The Sporting Sale 2022, Day 2 2022-07-15 Auction - 344 Price Results - Copley Fine Art Auctions in MA - Page 10
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Wing-Up Greater Yellowlegs, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)Gustav Muss-Arnolt (1858-1927), Setters on PointThe Mackey-Colio American Egret
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Hingham, MA, United States
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The Sporting Sale 2022, Day 2

Copley's Sporting Sale 2022 will feature 675 lots of the finest sporting and wildlife art, antique decoys, powder tins, and fish carvings. The two-day, virtual-format sale will offer the opportunity to acquire world-class paintings and bird carvings. The auction will include offerings from important estates and collections including a descendant of Eugene E. du Pont, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont, William C. McMaster M.D, Michael Boxer, the estate of John Wierdsma, the estate of Bill Masengarb, Donald Kirson, Vance Strausburg, Eddie Woodin, the Van Nostrand family, a descendant of Joseph F. Sherer, Cheryl Sterling, Frank Hyde, and a number of other private collections.
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Rooster, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Rooster Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 5 in. tall This carving of a small rooster features incised feather detail and the maker's ink stamp on the underside of the painted base.
0549: Rooster, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Miniature Whale, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Miniature Whale Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 9 in. long This carving, made from English boxwood, features an incised "F" on the underside of the whale, and the maker's stamp on
0550: Miniature Whale, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Miniature Fox, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Miniature Fox Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 base is 10 1/2 in. long, 4 1/2 in. wide An animated, turned-head fox with a raised front paw and a bushy tail. The carving is mounted
0551: Miniature Fox, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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American Goldfinch, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): American Goldfinch Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 5 in. tall A goldfinch carving with dropped wings and incised tail feathers. Signed with the maker's stamp and incised "F" on the
0553: American Goldfinch, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Hoopoe, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Hoopoe Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 8 in. tall A hoopoe carving with dropped wing tips, an incised crown, and a slightly turned head. This colorful bird is found in Africa, Asia,
0554: Hoopoe, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Evening Grosbeak, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Evening Grosbeak Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 5 1/2 in. long This carving features raised wing tips and an incised "F" and maker's stamp on the underside of the painted base.
0555: Evening Grosbeak, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Calling Robin, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Calling Robin Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 6 in. long This calling robin carving features dropped wing tips and an incised "F" and maker's stamp on the underside of the painted
0556: Calling Robin, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Pine Grosbeak, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Pine Grosbeak Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 3 in. tall A pine grosbeak carving with dropped wing tips. Signed with the maker's stamp and incised "F" on the bottom of the base.
0557: Pine Grosbeak, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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White-Throated Bee-Eater, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): White-Throated Bee-Eater Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 9 1/4 in. tall A rare species for the maker, the bee-eater deftly disarms its quarry's stinger by repeatedly hitting and
0558: White-Throated Bee-Eater, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Black Duck Pair, Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938): Black Duck Pair Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, c. 2000 16 in. long A pair of refined black ducks with turned heads and raised wing tips. Original paint with light wear.
0559: Black Duck Pair, Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Pintail Pair, Anthony G. Murray (1941-2005): Pintail Pair Anthony G. Murray (1941-2005) Virginia Beach, VA, c. 1990 18 in. long Once a classical guitar maker, Murray turned to the craft of decoy carving later in life. The drake has a slightly
0560: Pintail Pair, Anthony G. Murray (1941-2005)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Mammoth Canvasback Pair: Mammoth Canvasback Pair Lem Ward (1896-1984) and Norris Pratt Crisfield, MD and Kemblesville, PA, 1961 16 1/2 in. long For much of his career, Lem painted and his brother, Steve, carved. This
0561: Mammoth Canvasback PairEst. US$100-US$10,000
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Wood Duck Pair, George Strunk (b. 1958): Wood Duck Pair George Strunk (b. 1958) Glendora, NJ, c. 2000 15 in. long A pair of wood duck decoys with raised wings and tail carving. The undersides display "G. STRUNK" stamped in the weight.
0562: Wood Duck Pair, George Strunk (b. 1958)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Black Duck Decoy, Donal C. O'Brien Jr. (1934-2013): Black Duck Decoy Donal C. O'Brien Jr. (1934-2013) New Canaan, CT, c. 1975 16 in. long A refined hollow black duck decoy by this legendary collector and highly accomplished carver. Original paint
0563: Black Duck Decoy, Donal C. O'Brien Jr. (1934-2013)Est. US$2,500-US$3,500
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Two Mallards, Wildfowler Decoys (1939-1957): Two Mallards Wildfowler Decoys (1939-1957) Old Saybrook, CT, c. 1950 16 in. long The tucked-head decoy is marked with the Wildfowler's Old Saybrook stamp. As found.
0564: Two Mallards, Wildfowler Decoys (1939-1957)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Mallard Pair, J. M. Hays Wood Products (1921-1925): Mallard Pair J. M. Hays Wood Products (1921-1925) Jefferson City, MO, c. 1925 16 in. long An unrigged pair retaining traces of their original newspaper packaging. Original paint with light wear and
0566: Mallard Pair, J. M. Hays Wood Products (1921-1925)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Three Duck Decoys: Three Duck Decoys eider is 18 1/2 in. long A group of three duck decoys, including a working hooded merganser hen signed and dated by Robbie Lewis of Virginia, an unmarked contemporary eider decoy,
0567: Three Duck DecoysEst. US$100-US$10,000
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Exceedingly Rare 14-Inch Fish Decoy, Harry Seymour: Exceedingly Rare 14-Inch Fish Decoy Harry Seymour Lake Chautauqua, NY, c. 1890 14 in. long An impressive trout decoy with a leather tail, lead eyes, and a poured weight. This is believed to be the
0569: Exceedingly Rare 14-Inch Fish Decoy, Harry SeymourEst. US$12,000-US$18,000
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Sixteen Freshwater Fish Carvings in a Case: Sixteen Freshwater Fish Carvings in a Case Massachusetts c. 1940 19 by 27 in. A set of full-body fish carvings with well-executed species-specific paint patterns, labeled as follows; brook trout,
0570: Sixteen Freshwater Fish Carvings in a CaseEst. US$9,000-US$12,000
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Blue Marlin Wall Mount: Blue Marlin Wall Mount c. 1940 18 in. long A full-body marlin carving mounted on an oval plaque. Literature: Ronald S. Swanson, "Fish Models, Plaques & Effigies," Far Hills, NJ, 2009, pp. 53 and
0571: Blue Marlin Wall MountEst. US$100-US$10,000
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Two Fish Decoys: Two Fish Decoys largest is 8 in. long Two fish decoys, including a green-and-yellow model with red highlights. As found.
0572: Two Fish DecoysEst. US$100-US$10,000
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