![Miniature Greater Yellowlegs by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Greater Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 1/2 in. long This carving, with its blended paint and long legs and bill, is a refined example with the maker's re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
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![Miniature Greater Yellowlegs by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Greater Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 1/2 in. long This carving, with its blended paint and long legs and bill, is a refined example with the maker's re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Snipe by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Snipe A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 in. long The bird displays the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Evelyn Thay](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Miniature Feeding Bobwhite Quail by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Feeding Bobwhite Quail A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 1/2 in. long A rare feeding quail made in the same pose as the feeder from the record-setting life-size pair s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279321_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Frank W. Benson (1862-1951), Woodcock: Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Woodcock, 1930 signed "Frank W Benson" lower left drypoint, 11 3/4 by 9 1/2 in. Paff #292, edition of 150 inscribed "To Ralph Feb 1/31" lower left Provenance: The artist Co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276858_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969), Grouse: Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Grouse watercolor, 6 by 8 in. estate stamped on back Provenance: Peter Bartlett Collection Alex Chester Collection, acquired from Copley Fine Art Auctions, The Sportin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276820_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Walter Matia (b. 1953), Late Season (Quail): Walter Matia (b. 1953) Late Season (Quail) signed "Matia" on base bronze, 8 1/2 by 13 by 10 in. edition 2 of 48 Provenance: Jim Fallon Collection, Asheville, NC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276810_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Walter Matia (b. 1953), Sometimes a Great Notion (Pointer): Walter Matia (b. 1953) Sometimes a Great Notion (Pointer), 2003 signed and dated "Matia 03" on base bronze, 13 by 17 by 7 in. edition 12 of 48 Provenance: Jim Fallon Collection, Asheville, NC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276808_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Ken Carlson (b. 1937), Lesser Scaup: Ken Carlson (b. 1937) Lesser Scaup, 1980 signed "Ken Carlson" lower left gouache, 5 by 7 in. inscribed "To My Friend, Bubba" lower leftEntry for Federal Duck Stamp contest label on back Provenance: Es](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Carl Rungius (1869-1959), Osborne's Caribou: Carl Rungius (1869-1959) Osborne's Caribou, 1925 signed "C. Rungius" lower right etching and drypoint, 6 by 8 1/2 in. edition of 100 Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276752_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Carl Rungius (1869-1959), Scanning the Horizon: Carl Rungius (1869-1959) Scanning the Horizon signed "C. Rungius" lower right etching, 6 by 8 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Carl Rungius (1869-1959), The Challenge: Carl Rungius (1869-1959) The Challenge, 1925 signed "C. Rungius" lower right etching and drypoint, 6 by 8 1/2 in. edition of 100 Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276750_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Carl Rungius (1869-1959), White Flag: Carl Rungius (1869-1959) White Flag, 1928 signed "C. Rungius" lower right etching, 7 3/4 by 10 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276749_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Carl Rungius (1869-1959), Three Old Gentlemen: Carl Rungius (1869-1959) Three Old Gentlemen, 1928 signed "C. Rungius" lower right etching and drypoint, 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 . Provenance: Estate of Martin F. "Bubba" Wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180276748_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Reel by S. E. Bodgan: Reel S. E. Bodgan Model 0 Salmon fly reel with a 3 1/4" diameter and 1 3/8" spool width. "S. E. Bogdan, Nashua, N.H." and drag adjustment on tail plate. In unused condition with some minor surface gri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285087_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Half-Size Barn Owl by Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Half-Size Barn Owl Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 10 in. tall The underside of base bears the maker's incised "FF" signature. Original paint with minimal wear.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285043_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![California Towhee on Peach by William Gibian (b. 1946): California Towhee on Peach William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2023 10 in. long This carving bears an incised "GIBIAN" and the maker's signature on his business card on the bottom. Original paint w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285040_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Bluebill Decoy, Verity Family: Bluebill Verity Family Long Island, c. 1880 13 3/4 in. long Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hairline crack in neck, and slight chip in tail from shot.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285035_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Woodcock by Homer Lawrence and Shirley Riffe: Woodcock Homer Lawrence and Shirley Riffe Norwalk, CT, c. 1960 8 in. tall, 13 in. long A large and animated, open-billed example mounted on a driftwood base. Original paint with light wear and minor l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Challenge-Grade Merganser Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Challenge-Grade Merganser Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 17 in. long A rig-found challenge-grade decoy displaying one of the Michigan factory's most popular forms. A partial "C.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284994_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Frank W. Benson (1862-1951), Casting for Salmon: Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Casting for Salmon, 1929 etching, 7 3/4 by 10 in. Paff #288 numbered "288" lower right inscribed "Reflections made lighter and changed in form" in margin Provenance: The ar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284156_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Joseph Day Knap (1875-1962), Federal Duck Stamps and Print: Joseph Day Knap (1875-1962) Federal Duck Stamps and Print, 1937 signed "J.D. Knap" lower right print, 6 1/4 by 9 in. titled and dated lower left inscribed "To my good friend Sterling Adams Day" lower](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284134_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Ken Carlson (b. 1937), Big Horn Skull: Ken Carlson (b. 1937) Big Horn Skull signed "Carlson" lower right oil on masonite, 15 by 15 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Texas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284084_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937), Fly Fishing Scene: Thomas Aquinas Daly (b. 1937) Fly Fishing Scene signed "tAdaly" lower left watercolor, 11 1/2 by 15 1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection, California](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284064_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928), Dogs at Point: Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928) Dogs at Point signed "Edmund Osthaus" lower right charcoal & gouache, 7 1/4 by 14 1/2 in. inscribed "Fine pencil and chinese white drawing by Edmund Osthaus Toledo. Na](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284046_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
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Two works by Oscar Howe highlight John Moran’s Art of the American West sale June 4
MONROVIA, CA — Two original works by Yanktonai Dakota artist Oscar Howe have been consigned by the family to whom he had given them in the 1950s. They will appear in John Moran‘s Art of the American West sale, which features 307 lots and is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4. The catalog is now available […]
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American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17
DETROIT, MI – Not just a trick of the eye, DuMouchelles’ sale on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 does include a private collection of a dozen American trompe-l’oeil paintings. The 12 oils come for sale from ‘a prominent Grosse Pointe Park collector of American art.’ Leading the lineup at $25,000-$35,000 is His Master’s […]
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TROY, MI — Harvey Littleton (1922-2013) was born into a family of glass experts at Corning Glass in upstate New York. His mother Bessie was a key figure in developing Corning Pyrex cookware, now an American collectible icon. Though initially a ceramicist, he became intrigued with the idea of working in glass at lower temperatures […]
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MONROVIA, Calif. — Discover the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of Latin America at the Latin American Art and Design sale at John Moran Auctioneers Tuesday, April 23. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights of fine art is Abstracted Figures, a 1952 oil on Masonite by Guatemalan and […]