The Sporting Sale 2022, Day 2 2022-07-15 Auction - 344 Price Results - Copley Fine Art Auctions in MA - Page 4
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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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Black Duck Decoy, The Ward Brothers: Black Duck The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1969 16 in. long This turned-head black duck bears the makers' signatures and Lem's inscription on the
0405: Black Duck Decoy, The Ward BrothersEst. US$100-US$10,000
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Miniature Hissing Goose, The Ward Brothers: Miniature Hissing Goose The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1962 12 in. long The Wards' best grade of miniature, this animated balsa goose carving features
0406: Miniature Hissing Goose, The Ward BrothersEst. US$100-US$10,000
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The Sterling Ward Redhead Pair, The Ward Brothers: The Sterling Ward Redhead Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 15 in. long A highly refined pair of redheads made for the Ward's close Crisfield
0407: The Sterling Ward Redhead Pair, The Ward BrothersEst. US$14,000-US$18,000
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Early Swan Decoy, R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993): Early Swan R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1936 28 in. long, 24 in. tall A classic Upper Bay working swan decoy with an extensive exhibition history. The underside has a fixed
0408: Early Swan Decoy, R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Canvasback Decoy, James T. Holly (1855-1935): Canvasback James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1890 16 in. long Original paint with even gunning wear and some dark drips on right side. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
0409: Canvasback Decoy, James T. Holly (1855-1935)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Canvasback Pair, Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938): Canvasback Pair Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938) Crisfield, MD, c. 2000 14 3/4 in. long A well-executed pair that bear the maker's signature on the bottoms. Original paint with light wear.
0410: Canvasback Pair, Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (b. 1938)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Pintail Pair, R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993): Pintail Pair R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993) Havre de Grace, MD, 1968 18 in. long The pair is signed and dated on the undersides. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
0411: Pintail Pair, R. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Preening Curlew Decoy, David B. Ward (1947-2020): Preening Curlew David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2000 10 1/4 in. long This hollow curlew bears the maker's "DBW" incised signature on the bottom. Original paint with light wear. Provenance:
0412: Preening Curlew Decoy, David B. Ward (1947-2020)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Wood Ducks, Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015): Wood Ducks Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015) Chestertown, MD, 1991 13 1/2 in. long Both bear the maker's inked signature, date, and "Chestertown, MD." Original paint with minimal wear. Provenance:
0413: Wood Ducks, Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Sandpiper Decoy, David B. Ward (1947-2020): Sandpiper David B. Ward (1947-2020) Essex, CT, c. 2000 8 in. long Signed with the maker's stamped initials on the underside of the bird. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Michael Boxer
0414: Sandpiper Decoy, David B. Ward (1947-2020)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Sleeping Black Duck Decoy, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Sleeping Black Duck Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2015 16 in. long This sleeping Shang-style carving bears an incised "F" signature on the underside. Original paint with light wear.
0415: Sleeping Black Duck Decoy, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Bobwhite Quail, Davison B. Hawthorne (1924-2018): Bobwhite Quail Davison B. Hawthorne (1924-2018) Seaford, DE, c. 2000 7 in. long A resting life-size game bird decorative with raised, carved leaves on the base. Signed on the bottom of the base by
0416: Bobwhite Quail, Davison B. Hawthorne (1924-2018)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Preening Merganser Pair, Keith Mueller (b. 1956): Preening Merganser Pair Keith Mueller (b. 1956) Killingworth, CT, c. 2010 17 in. long A pair of preening red-breasted mergansers with incised feather detail and the maker's "Keith Mueller" signature
0417: Preening Merganser Pair, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Wigeon Decoy, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987): Wigeon James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 14 in. long This cranked-head carving is among the maker's finest. It is signed with a stamped "JC Reed" and inked signature. Original
0421: Wigeon Decoy, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987)Est. US$1,500-US$2,500
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Canvasbacks, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987): Canvasbacks James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 16 1/2 in. long This pair each bear the maker's stamped "Corb Reed" signature. Original paint with light wear. Provenance:
0422: Canvasbacks, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Black Duck Decoy, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987): Black Duck James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 15 in. long This snuggle-head carving displays the maker's tucked legs feature. It is signed on the underside of the bill. Original
0423: Black Duck Decoy, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Wood Duck Decoy, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987): Wood Duck James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, 1975 14 in. long The underside bears the maker's inked and stamped "Corb Reed" signature and date. Original paint with minimal wear.
0424: Wood Duck Decoy, James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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Ruddy Duck Decoy, Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1924-2017): Ruddy Duck Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1924-2017) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1965 10 1/2 in. long Signed and dated in ink "Delbert Cigar Daisy" on bottom and branded "Cigar." Though described by the maker on
0426: Ruddy Duck Decoy, Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1924-2017)Est. US$100-US$10,000
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