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Copley Fine Art Auctions

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Copley Fine Art Auctions is the world's leading American sporting art auction company. Located in Hingham, MA, Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Principal Stephen O'Brien Jr., a fourth-generation sportsman with a refined collector's eye, opened Stephen O'Brien Jr. Fine Arts, LLC, in 1996, widely considered to be one of the finest galleries dealing in American sporting art. A trusted advisor to leading collectors, O'Brien launched Copley Fine Art Auctions in 2005 after fourteen years in the antiques trade. Copley was a natural evolution for O'Brien, and a means of providing yet another arm of services to his clients. Copley has set numerous world-record prices for top sporting artists and decoy makers, establishing itself as the go-to company for decoys and sporting art.
 
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Bidder Reviews for Copley Fine Art Auctions (27)

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David
JAY, NY

Mar 17, 2023
Superb Auction House
Wonderful items. Excellent service!
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Louis Rhead (1857-1926)

Randy
Troy, MT

Mar 17, 2023
Perfect condition item
Very satisfied Item was as described Pretty fast shipping too
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Vom Hofe 2/0 Salmon Reel, Edward Vom Hofe (1846-1920) New York, NY

Gary
Norfolk, MA

Jul 30, 2022
GREAT AUCTION HOUSE A + + +
GREAT AUCTION HOUSE A + + +
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One Triple Refined Dead Shot Powder Tin

Pamela
Check, VA

Nov 22, 2021
Lovely, professional auction house.
Really happy with my paintings and how professionally the auction house handles the sales. Thank you!
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Juliette Peyrol-Bonheur (French, 1830-1891), Geese in a

Stuart
Toronto, CA

Aug 21, 2021
very good auction house
Happy customer! Very satisfied and look forward to my next purchase
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J. Carleton Wiggins (1848-1932), Pastural

Catherine
Ormond Beach, FL

Jul 31, 2021
Very helpful!!
We won an item in their most auction. Cinnie was patient with my questions. The item was packaged perfectly.
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Seven Books on Paintings and Sculptures

DAVID
Lockport, NY

Jul 31, 2021
Professionally run auction house
Copley is somewhat strict with their terms and conditions, but it's worth it. A truly professional operation, a rarity amongst auctioneers! I'd definitely do business with them again. It was a very pleasant experience.
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Canvasback Drake Decoy, William Finkle

Ronald
Moline, IL

Mar 14, 2021
Item was as described.
The auction was an excellent experience!
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Muskie Carving from Upstate New York

Past Auctions from Copley Fine Art Auctions

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Hollow Coffin Curlew Decoy by Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919)
Bob Kuhn (1920-2007), Rams Along Rock RidgeExceptional Mallard Hen Decoy by The Ward Brothers

The Winter Sale 2023, Day 2

Feb 25, 2023 4:45 PM EST
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905), On the Qui Vive!
The Harmon Running Cobb Curlew Decoy by Nathan F. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)Percival Rosseau (1859-1937), Pair of Aces

The Winter Sale 2023, Day 1

Feb 24, 2023 6:05 PM EST
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
Wing-Up Greater Yellowlegs, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Gustav Muss-Arnolt (1858-1927), Setters on PointThe Mackey-Colio American Egret

The Sporting Sale 2022, Day 2

Jul 15, 2022 5:58 PM EDT
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
Swan with Two Cygnets, Charles "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949)
The du Pont Crowell Woodcock, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928), Two Setters

The Sporting Sale 2022, Day 1

Jul 14, 2022 5:41 PM EDT
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
Safford Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy, Charles A. Safford
Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983), Down the YorkAiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969), In the Marsh

The Winter Sale 2022, Day 2

Mar 05, 2022 4:49 PM EST
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
The Trinosky Family Kankakee Pintail Hen Decoy, Herman
Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983), Golden HoursThe Horton Hollow Nantucket Golden Plover Decoy

The Winter Sale 2022, Day 1

Mar 04, 2022 5:01 PM EST
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983), June Trout Fishing
John James Audubon (1785-1851) "Birds of America"Inlaid Table and Flying Canvasback Pair, John Glenn

The Sporting Sale 2021 - Day 2

Jul 10, 2021 4:19 PM EDT
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
The Waring Feeding Dust-Jacket Plover Decoy, A. Elmer
The Waring Skyward-Gazing Dust-Jacket Plover Decoy, A.The Waring Turned-Head Dust-Jacket Plover Decoy, A.

The Sporting Sale 2021 - Day 1

Jul 09, 2021 4:59 PM EDT
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
The du Pont 1936 Canvasback Hen Decoy, The Ward
The du Pont 1936 Canvasback Drake Decoy, The WardHumpback Pintail Drake Decoy, The Ward Brothers

The Winter Sale - Day II

Feb 20, 2021 5:24 PM EST
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
Exceptional Bobwhite Quail Pair, A. Elmer Crowell
The Mackey Cobb Feeding Brant Decoy, Nathan F. Cobb Jr.The Cobb Feeding Curlew Decoy, Nathan F. Cobb Jr.

The Winter Sale - Day I

Feb 19, 2021 5:58 PM EST
United StatesHingham, MA, US
Auction Ended
201: Preening Eider Drake
74: Four Reels and Three Accessories78: Edward Vom Hofe Reel

The Winter Sale 2013

Jan 21, 2013 5:25 PM EST
United StatesNew York, NY, US
Auction Ended
397: Hissing Canada Geese
618: Set of Six Yellowlegs "Tinnies"478: Black Duck

The Sporting Sale 2012- Session II

Jul 13, 2012 4:13 PM EDT
United StatesPlymouth, MA, US
Auction Ended
59: Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius (1869-1959)
247: Three Antique Pistols251: Two Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolvers

The Sporting Sale 2012 - Session I

Jul 12, 2012 3:52 PM EDT
United StatesPlymouth, MA, US
Auction Ended
291: Alexander Pope (1849-1924)
232: Two Reels402: Eleven State Duck Stamp Prints

The Winter Sale 2012

Jan 16, 2012 5:37 PM EST
United StatesNew York, NY, US
Auction Ended
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Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975): Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Sixteen Hunting and Fishing Club Pins with Thirteen Metal Dies Each pin measures approximately one inch in diameter. Pins: Chesapeake Duck Club Flanders Gardiners Island
Jan 21, 2013
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Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975): Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Nine Metal Dies Hunting and fishing club dies were used to create membership pins. Plimhimmon, 2 in. Stealaway, 2 in. Holly Springs, 2 1/2 in. O.R.T.C., 1 3/4 in. Kings G
Jan 21, 2013
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Three Reels: Three Reels Saracione A 3 3/4" left-handed salmon reel, with 1 1/2" spool width. Stamped "024, Saracione." Drag adjustment on tail plate. In good condition with light wear from use Saracione 3 1/4 inc
Jan 16, 2012
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Carved Club: Carved Club A twenty-three-inch-long club, carved from a root ball, with a hand motif, a tapered shaft, and a carved hand grip. Provenance: William Tosi Collection
Jul 12, 2012
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Ruddy Duck: Ruddy Duck Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 The decoy exhibits a gently round-shaped body with lightly raised wings and a pronounced head with attitude. Signed "McNair" on the under
Jan 21, 2013
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Three Factory Black Ducks: Three Factory Black Ducks Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 Lot of three Mason black ducks including all three grades: standard, challenge, and premier. As found condition. The chal
Jan 21, 2013
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Black Duck and Goldeneye Drake: Black Duck and Goldeneye Drake As found condition.
Jan 21, 2013
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Four Small Native American Baskets: Four Small Native American Baskets This lot contains four baskets: a five by four-inch stitched, birch bark basket with lid; a six by six-inch Pima Olla basket, with cactus motif; a three by five-inch
Jul 12, 2012
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Two Reels: Two Reels Ingvar Nilsson (attr.) 2 3/4" left-handed trout reel with wooden tail and head plates. In unused condition. Ingvar Nilsson 2 1/2" left-handed trout reel with wooden tail and head plates. Eng
Jan 16, 2012
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Bluebill: Bluebill Lake Superior, c. 1920 A glass-eyed decoy with carved bill detail, intricate painted feathering, and a conjoined "HB" brand on the bottom. In old paint with craquelure and a coat of old seale
Jan 21, 2013
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Franz Biberstein (1850-1930): Franz Biberstein (1850-1930) Two paintings Mountainous Landscape Signed and dated "Fr. Biberstein 191*" lower right Oil on board, 6 by 9 inches Mountain Signed and dated "F. Biberstein 1926" lower rig
Jan 16, 2012
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Brass Fishing Reels: Brass Fishing Reels This lot contains eighteen assorted brass fishing reels, including one stamped "Made in Germany," and two made by Hendryx, one of which bears a patent date of 1876. Provenance: Wil
Jul 12, 2012
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Two Bamboo Fly Rods: Two Bamboo Fly Rods H. L. Leonard Rod Company (a. 1869-1907) Bangor, ME As found. A three-piece rod, with each piece measuring forty-and-three-quarters inches, with an extra tip that is only twenty-fi
Jan 21, 2013
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