Three Books - Jul 10, 2021 | Copley Fine Art Auctions In Ma
Upcoming AuctionsAuctions Near MeHow Auctions Work
|
HelpNewsConsignPrice Results
LiveAuctioneers Logo
Art
Jewelry
Asian Antiques
Furniture
Collectibles
Coins
Home & Décor
Fashion
Explore Categories

Art
Artists
Popular Searches
Browse by Origin
RA: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Rivich Auction
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Jewelry
Featured
Popular Searches
MAGNIFICENT JADE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUES SALE.
Artingstall Auctioneers 1874
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Asian Antiques
Browse By Origin
Featured
PRIVATE Collections:Asian Arts,Antiques
YaShawn Auction House
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Furniture
Tables
Seating
Cabinets & Storage
Browse By Styles
Featured
Discovery- Interiors
Bonhams
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Collectibles
CINCO DE AUCTION! Rock Art-Toys-Comics & More
PASHCO
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Coins
Browse By Origin
Featured Coins
May Fortune Favor You Auction
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Home & Décor
Featured
Modern Design Featuring the Pinhas Collection of D
Bonhams
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Clothing
Accessories
Featured Designers

lots of lots
View Auction
Collectibles
Sports Equipment
Hunting & Fishing
Decoys
Previous
Lot 0502
Next

Three Books

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Decoys
Sold
Three Shorebirds, David Rhodes (1933- 2019): Three Shorebirds David Rhodes (1933- 2019) Absecon, NJ, c. 1996 largest is 12 1/2 in. long A trio of contemporary shorebird decoys with painted feather detail and the maker's signature under the tails
2021Three Shorebirds, David Rhodes (1933- 2019)See Sold Price
Sold
Nine Books on Decoys: Nine Books on Decoys Bob and Sharon Huxford, "The Collector's Guide to Decoys," 1990. Parmalee and Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," 1969. Gene and Linda Kangas, "Decoys of North America
2021Nine Books on DecoysSee Sold Price
Sold
Seven Books on Paintings and Sculptures: Seven Books on Paintings and Sculptures Questroyal Fine Art, LLC, "Truth," 2019. The Redfern Gallery, "Celebrating 30 Years," 2006. Museum of Texas Tech University, "Glenna Goodacre: The First 25 Year
2021Seven Books on Paintings and SculpturesSee Sold Price
Sold
Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging Stick: Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging Stick Lake Chautauqua, NY c. 1880 7 3/4 in. long A highly refined and well-documented three-tone green-and-white fish. The head is finished with refined gill and mou
2021Chautauqua Fish Decoy with Jigging StickSee Sold Price
Sold
Four Decoys: Four Decoys 16 1/2 in. long Three canvasback drakes, one by Taylor Boyd, one by Charles Birch, and one by John Glenn, along with a redhead by Doug Jester with a "Holland Wrightson" rig stencil on the
2021Four DecoysSee Sold Price
Sold
Three Books: Three Books Nash Buckingham, "Game Bag: Tales Of Shooting And Fishing" signed copy, 952/1000, illustrated by H.P.A M. Hoecker, New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1945. Archibald Rutledge, "An American Hun
2021Three BooksSee Sold Price
Sold
Three Books on Dogs: Three Books on Dogs Laurence Sheehan, "Living with Dogs," 1999. Richard Fath, "Portraits De Chiens," 1998. Richard A. Wolters, "The Labrador Retriever," 1981.
2021Three Books on DogsSee Sold Price
Sold
Five Books on Benson: Five Books on Benson Four Paff Books on Benson and One Volume on Benson Adam Paff, "Etchings and Drypoints by Frank Benson," ed. 28/275, signed by Benson, 1917. Adam Paff, "Etchings and Drypoints by F
2021Five Books on BensonSee Sold Price
Sold
Five Decoy Books: Five Decoy Books "Wild Fowl Decoys" by Joel Barber "Bishop's Birds" Etchings of Water-Fowl and Upland Game Birds by Richard E. Bishop "Prairie Wings" by Edgar M. Queeny "Duck Shooting" Edited by Eugen
2021Five Decoy BooksSee Sold Price
Sold
Six Misc. Fishing Books: Six Misc. Fishing Books Diane K. Inman, "The Fine Art of Angling," 2007. Diane K. Inman, "The Fine Art of Angling," Deluxe Edition, 2007. Robert J. Behnke, "Trout and Salmon of North America," 2002. G
2021Six Misc. Fishing BooksSee Sold Price
Sold
THREE AMERICAN DUCK DECOYS.: First half 20th century. All three are painted and carved with glass eyes. A mallard, paint wear 7"h. 16"I., a grey, black and rust duck, loose head and wear. 6.5"h. 16.5"I. and a black and white duck
2022THREE AMERICAN DUCK DECOYS.See Sold Price
Sold
THREE AMERICAN DUCK DECOYS.: Twentieth century. Original paint. Blue Bill Drake, glass eyes, repaired head, 12.5"l. 6"h. Red head decoy. glass eyes, imperfections. 19"l. 8.5"h. Folksy red head decoy with paint loss, one missing e
2022THREE AMERICAN DUCK DECOYS.See Sold Price
Sold
Eleven Books on Paintings: Eleven Books on Paintings Faith Andrews Bedford, "Frank W. Benson," signed by author, 1994. Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, "A Golden Age of European Art," 2016. The Adirondack Museum, "Nature Stag
2021Eleven Books on PaintingsSee Sold Price
Sold
Eight Misc. Art Books: Eight Misc. Art Books M.L. Biscotti, "A Bibliography of American Sporting Books," signed by M.L. Biscotti and John Rice, 1997. Andrew Kelly ed, "Kentucky by Design," 2015. Sarah and William Turnbaugh,
2021Eight Misc. Art BooksSee Sold Price
Sold
Six Books on Art/Artists: Six Books on Art/Artists Ruth Westphal ed, "Plein Air Painters of California: The North," 1986. Ruth Westphal ed, "Plein Air Painters of California: The Southland," 1982. Boca Raton Museum of Art, "Am
2021Six Books on Art/ArtistsSee Sold Price
Sold
Swimming Merganser Decoy, Lloyd Tyler (1898-1970): Swimming Merganser Lloyd Tyler (1898-1970) Crisfield, MD, c. 1935 16 3/4 in. long An exceptional merganser displaying a dynamic three-tined crest, with a slightly turned head and a long, thin paddle t
2021Swimming Merganser Decoy, Lloyd Tyler (1898-1970)See Sold Price

Related Decoys

Three R. Madison Mitchell Decoys: (3) Total decoys by R. Madison Mitchell. All signed to bottom and (2) dated 1981 and (1) 1978. 13" Long
Jun 06, 2024Three R. Madison Mitchell Decoys
$50
Three J. Evans McKinney Decoys (Elkton Maryland): Three total decoys by J. Evans McKinney. All marked to bottom with artist mark Elkton, MD. (1) 1987, (1) 1986, (1) 1985. 17" Long.
Jun 06, 2024Three J. Evans McKinney Decoys (Elkton Maryland)
$100
Three Robert Litzenberg Decoys (Elkton Maryland): (3) Total decoys by Robert Litzenberg, Elkton, Maryland. All with metal plaque to bottom with artist signature and dated. 12" Long
Jun 06, 2024Three Robert Litzenberg Decoys (Elkton Maryland)
$50
THREE CONTEMPORARY SHOREBIRD DECOYS Lengths from 9" to 18".: THREE CONTEMPORARY SHOREBIRD DECOYSMakers unknown.Lengths from 9" to 18".
May 16, 2024THREE CONTEMPORARY SHOREBIRD DECOYS Lengths from 9" to 18".
$100
Three Shorebird Decoys: Three Shorebird Decoys c. 1900 12 in. long A trio of shorebirds: plover, willet, and yellowlegs. As found with mostly old paint, heavy gunning wear, and replaced bills. Provenance: Estate of Malcolm M
Three Shorebird Decoys
$500
Eight Decoys, including three Wildfowlers: Eight Decoys largest is 17 in. long A group including three Wildfowlers: canvasback, mallard drake, and bluebill. There is also a Mason-type canvasback and mallard. There is a bluebill pair and an ove
Eight Decoys, including three Wildfowlers
$50
Three Decoys, two Upper Bays Canvasbacks and a Bluebill: Three Decoys largest is 15 in. long Two Upper Bays canvasbacks and a bluebill. As found. Provenance: Estate of Malcolm M. McAlpin Size largest is 15 in. long Condition As found.
Three Decoys, two Upper Bays Canvasbacks and a Bluebill
$300
Eight Decoy Reference Books: Eight Decoy Reference Books "Massachusetts Masterpieces: The Decoy as Art" by Gwladys Hopkins, 2016. "Wild Fowl Decoys" by Joel Barber, 1934. "The Story of Lem Ward" Glenn Lawson, 1984. "Perdew: An Il
Eight Decoy Reference Books
$100
Three Shorebird Decoys by Gale, Truex, and Chris Sprague: Three Shorebird Decoys 10 1/2 in. long Gale plover, Truex yellowlegs, and a Chris Sprague yellowlegs. Truex is in original paint with moderate wear, some discoloration, and age line in head. Sprague i
Three Shorebird Decoys by Gale, Truex, and Chris Sprague
$250
Three Decoys by Gene Hendrickson (1899-1971) Northfield, NJ: Three Decoys Gene Hendrickson (1899-1971) Northfield, NJ, c. 1960 mergansers are 16 in. long A trio of decoys carved by Gene Hendrickson. Two drake mergansers and a long-tail. Original paint with mode
Three Decoys by Gene Hendrickson (1899-1971) Northfield, NJ
$50
Three Fish Decoys: Three Fish Decoys largest is 8 1/2 in. long As found. Provenance: Estate of Malcolm M. McAlpin Size 8 1/2 in. long Condition As found.
Three Fish Decoys
$300
Five Decoy Books: Five Decoy Books William J. Mackey Jr. "American Bird Decoys," William J. Mackey Jr., E.P. Dutton & Dutton, NY, 1965, signed copy with 200 illustrations including 8 in full color. "Decoys of the Mid A
Five Decoy Books
$100
6 Reference Books: 6 decoy history books, including The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys by Joe Engers, Shore Bird Decoys, New Jersey Decoys, and Southern Decoys of Virginia and The Carolinas by Henry Fleckenstein. Conditi
May 18, 20246 Reference Books
$10
Lot Misc Carving Books: 8 decorative wildlife and decoy carving books. Including hard to find titles like Bob Kerr's Waterfowl of the World in Miniature. Condition: Good
May 18, 2024Lot Misc Carving Books
$10
6 Reference Books: 6 decoy carving and decoy history books, with one being The Art in Making Decoys by Keith Mueller. Good condition - As is
May 18, 20246 Reference Books
$10
Lot Misc History Books: 4 decoy history books including Wild Fowl Decoys by Joel Barber
May 18, 2024Lot Misc History Books
$10

More Items in Decoys

View More
14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14": 14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"
22 hrs Left14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"
$200
(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,: carved and painted, 16 1/2" and 17" high, 7 1/2" to 15" wide. Two yellow legs with unusual burl root bases, 13 3/4" to 14 1/4" high, 9" to 9 1/2" wide. All measured with the stands.
22 hrs Left(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,
$175
William "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird: carved sculpture, 7 1/2" high, 15 1/4" long, 11" deep. Life-like carved and painted sculpture on natural hard wood base, signed on base. Shows chip to one feather.
22 hrs LeftWilliam "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird
$175
J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland): Decoy by J. Daddy Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Jun 06, 2024J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)
$190
(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,: circa 1930, slight loss to neck, 7" high, 13" long. One has 2 eyes missing and paint loss. The other has a crack to neck. Age appropriate wear. Both are stamped on the bottom R. S. Whitney, Dedham, MA
22 hrs Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,
$200
C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION: C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION 14 3/8” LONG ORIGINAL PAINT
23 hrs LeftC 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION
$150
(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,: circa 1930, 7" high, 13" long, 5" to 5 1/2" wide. Original worn painted finish, one shows crack, both stamped R. S. Whitney, Dedham, MA. Formerly attributed to Shorty Burr, Hingham, MA.
22 hrs Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,
$200
2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8": 2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"
22 hrs Left2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"
$75
Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 15" Long
Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)
$1,500
Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W: Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W
1 day LeftVintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W
$50
Brant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or: Canadian maritime head, early 20th century, old painted surface, 9" high, 19 1/2" long, 6 1/2" wide, some cracking, horseshoe weighted base. Age appropriate wear.
22 hrs LeftBrant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or
$70
Carved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted: finish, glass eyes, missing partial beak, on iron rod and wooden base, 18 1/2" high, 13" long, early 20th century, cracking to body.
22 hrs LeftCarved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted
$70
Maine carved scoter or eider sea duck, probably: Cape Elizabeth, circa 1900, original finish with age appropriate wear. Tack eyes. 8" high 17 1/2" long, 8" wide.
22 hrs LeftMaine carved scoter or eider sea duck, probably
$70
(2) carved and painted decoys by Holger Smith,: Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, dated 1973, to include a Red Head Drake and a Red Head Hen. Both signed on bottom. Each 7" high, 13 to 14" long. Excellent condition.
22 hrs Left(2) carved and painted decoys by Holger Smith,
$150
Wooden duck decoy, tin sign and hunting license: Carved wooden duck has glass eyes and marked white on bottom, hunting license range from 1937 to 1959 includes PA and OH licenses. Tin hunting sign is 12x9
3 days LeftWooden duck decoy, tin sign and hunting license
$45
Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 22 1/2" Long
Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)
$1,400

Recommended Sports Equipment

View More
Large Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary: Large Victorian Taxidermy Aviary with 12 colorful birds to include parrot. Overall good condition.
May 19, 2024Large Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary
$1,150
Large Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens.: Large Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens. Over 65 vintage identified insects set in Riker mounts.
May 03, 2024Large Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens.
See Sold Price
LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE: LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE, C. 1960/80
May 18, 2024LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE
$160
14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14": 14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"
22 hrs Left14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"
$200
(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,: carved and painted, 16 1/2" and 17" high, 7 1/2" to 15" wide. Two yellow legs with unusual burl root bases, 13 3/4" to 14 1/4" high, 9" to 9 1/2" wide. All measured with the stands.
22 hrs Left(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,
$175
William "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird: carved sculpture, 7 1/2" high, 15 1/4" long, 11" deep. Life-like carved and painted sculpture on natural hard wood base, signed on base. Shows chip to one feather.
22 hrs LeftWilliam "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird
$175
J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland): Decoy by J. Daddy Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Jun 06, 2024J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)
$190
(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,: circa 1930, slight loss to neck, 7" high, 13" long. One has 2 eyes missing and paint loss. The other has a crack to neck. Age appropriate wear. Both are stamped on the bottom R. S. Whitney, Dedham, MA
22 hrs Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,
$200
C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION: C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION 14 3/8” LONG ORIGINAL PAINT
23 hrs LeftC 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION
$150
Theora Hamblett, "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968: Theora Hamblett (1895-1977) "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968, Oil on Canvas Painting, signed and dated lower right, "T. Hamblett 68." The painting measures 16" X 20" and is framed in a Circa 1900 oak a
May 18, 2024Theora Hamblett, "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968
$975
(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,: circa 1930, 7" high, 13" long, 5" to 5 1/2" wide. Original worn painted finish, one shows crack, both stamped R. S. Whitney, Dedham, MA. Formerly attributed to Shorty Burr, Hingham, MA.
22 hrs Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,
$200
2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8": 2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"
22 hrs Left2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"
$75
Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 15" Long
Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)
$1,500
Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W: Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W
1 day LeftVintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W
$50
Brant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or: Canadian maritime head, early 20th century, old painted surface, 9" high, 19 1/2" long, 6 1/2" wide, some cracking, horseshoe weighted base. Age appropriate wear.
22 hrs LeftBrant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or
$70
Carved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted: finish, glass eyes, missing partial beak, on iron rod and wooden base, 18 1/2" high, 13" long, early 20th century, cracking to body.
22 hrs LeftCarved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted
$70
item-104721087=1
Three Books
Three Books
Item Details
Description
Three Books
Two copies of Peter Bergh, "The Art of Ogden M. Pleissner," 1984.
R.E.C Thompson, "The Art of Lanford Monroe," ed. 92/500, signed by author, 2007.
Condition
Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.
Buyer's Premium
  • 23% up to $1,000,000.00
  • 18% above $1,000,000.00

Three Books

Estimate $100 - $10,000
See Sold Price
Starting Price $50
Sell a Similar Item
8 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Hingham, MA, us
See Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Copley Fine Art Auctions

Copley Fine Art Auctions

Hingham, MA, United States
37 Reviews
895 Followers

Related Searches

North American Collectibles
North American Sports Equipment
North American Hunting & Fishing
North American Decoys
Price Results
Auctions in Massachusetts
TOP