Fine decoys float into Guyette & Deeter’s Annual Fall Auction Nov. 11-12

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ST. MICHAELS, Md. — For collectors and sporting enthusiasts, there is no better time of the year than autumn, when duck season commences. Following tradition, Guyette & Deeter have announced its Annual Fall Auction, held in association with the Easton (Maryland) Waterfowl Festival, for Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12. The catalogs are now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers (Day 1, Day 2).

Decoys and carved artworks reign at this event, with hundreds of examples from the earliest days to contemporary designs available. This sleeping mallard drake made in 1948 by the Ward Brothers was likely the exact item that catapulted them to eternal decoy fame. The lot showcases a drake with his beak tucked for a snooze, which earned top honors, and it also includes a ribbon and a sterling silver plate engraved ‘Best in Show 1948, National Decoy Makers Contest, National Sportsman Show, New York City. Presented by R.J. Schaffer to LT Ward’. Carved from balsa with an inserted hardwood tail and carved pine head, the complete lot is estimated at $35,000-$75,000.

An early and outstanding example of decoy artistry, this mallard drake was carved and painted by John English of Florence, New Jersey, some time in the late 19th century. Formerly on display in an East Coast museum, it was recently deaccessioned and is now making its way to market. It is estimated at $30,000-$50,000.

Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) was a hunter, painter and master decoy carver from Massachusetts whose early output is coveted by collectors. This pair of decorative bluebills with chicks are in original condition with minor flaking, and are modeled at two-thirds the size of mature birds. The complete lot is estimated at $8,000-$12,000.

Green-winged teal are the smallest dabbling ducks in North America. The drake and hen pair by Charles Bergman of Astoria, Oregon – a well-known carver who has had many items appear at auction – date to the second quarter of the 20th century. With minor wear from field use, the set is estimated at $40,000-$60,000.
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Ward Brothers sleeping mallard drake, with 1948 best in show awards, estimated at $35,000-$75,000 at Guyette & Deeter.
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John English mallard drake, estimated at $30,000-$50,000 at Guyette & Deeter.
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Elmer Crowell pair of decorative bluebills with chicks, estimated at $8,000-$12,000 at Guyette & Deeter.
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Charles Bergman pair of green-wing teal, estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Guyette & Deeter.
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Edmund Henry Osthaus oil on canvas of two English setters on point, estimated at $20,000-$30,000 at Guyette & Deeter.
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Duck decoys by the Ward Bros. and Elmer Crowell should swim to success at Copley Oct.12

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HINGHAM, Mass. — Duck decoys, carved masterpieces designed to lure actual ducks to their ultimate fate, are the stars at Copley Fine Art Auctions in an exclusive Timed+ event beginning Sunday, October 1 at 8 am Eastern time and starts drawing to a close Thursday, October 12 at noon Eastern time at LiveAuctioneers.

Duck decoys date to prehistory, but are best known as an American hunting tool that has been elevated to an art form. Typically hand-carved from wood native to the eastern region of the United States, decoys are now collected and treasured by hunters and fans of Americana alike.

Known as the “Wildfowl Counterfeiters in Wood” — a term they used themselves — the Ward Brothers of Crisfield, Maryland, are considered among the most accomplished decoy makers in modern history. Lemuel (1897-1984) and Steven (1895-1976) divided up the duties, with Steven handling the carving and Lem the painting and detailing. While earning only pocket change in the beginning, today their decoys can bring hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction.

Copley has a long tradition of earning top dollar for Ward Brothers decoys and this sale is on track to do the same, with 12 of their decoys included in the lineup and one as the highest-estimated lot. With its realistic proportions and excellent decoration, this 1934-model Canada goose decoy is estimated at $4,500-$6,500.

A broadbill drake decoy by Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) looks as-new and Copley suggests it has never been used during a hunt. Measuring 13in long and from the circa-1935 period, it is estimated at $2,500-$3,500.

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) was an artisan working out of East Harwich, Massachusetts, and his decoys are highly desired today. A circa-1940 mallard drake in three-quarters size is beautifully decorated and bears the Crowell rectangular stamp. It has an estimate of $1,000-$1,500.

Despite the popularity of mass-produced decoys for today’s hunters, a legion of contemporary carvers are carrying on the tradition. A multiple-time winner at the U. S. National Decoy Show, Robert “Bob” White (b. 1939-) has nine items in the sale, topped by a wigeon hen decoy from early in his career. It is estimated at $2,000-$3,000.
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1934 Model Canada Goose decoy by the Ward Brothers, estimated at $4,500-$6,500 at Copley Fine Art Auctions.
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Broadbill drake decoy by Ira D. Hudson, estimated at $2,500-$3,500 at Copley Fine Art Auctions.
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Mallard drake 3/4-size decoy by A. Elmer Crowell, estimated at $1,000-$1,500 at Copley Fine Art Auctions.
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Early wigeon hen decoy by Robert ‘Bob’ White, estimated at $2,000-$3,000 at Copley Fine Art Auctions.
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Barnacle goose decoy by William Gibian, estimated at $3,000-$5,000 at Copley Fine Art Auctions.
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Crowell decoys everything they’re quacked up to be at Guyette & Deeter, Aug. 8-9

Detail of rigmate pair of red-breasted mergansers by Elmer Crowell, estimated at $80,000-$120,000. Image courtesy of Guyette & Deeter, Inc.
Rigmate pair of red-breasted mergansers by Elmer Crowell, estimated at $80,000-$120,000. Image courtesy of Guyette & Deeter, Inc.
Rigmate pair of red-breasted merganser decoys by Elmer Crowell, estimated at $80,000-$120,000. Image courtesy of Guyette & Deeter, Inc.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – On Tuesday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 9, Guyette and Deeter, Inc. will hold its annual Summer Auction at the Venue at Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The sale is headlined by the decoy collection of Russ and Karen Goldberger of Rye, New Hampshire. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Catch Frank Finney’s carvings before prices fly out of reach

This Frank Finney sculpture of a pair of Northern cardinals earned $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of New England Auctions - Fred Giampietro and LiveAuctioneers.
This Frank Finney sculpture of a pair of Northern cardinals earned $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of New England Auctions - Fred Giampietro and LiveAuctioneers.
This Frank Finney sculpture of a pair of Northern cardinals earned $9,000 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2022. Image courtesy of New England Auctions – Fred Giampietro and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Growing up on Virginia’s coastal Eastern shore, surrounded by wildlife in and around the Chesapeake Bay, it’s only natural that Frank S. Finney (b. 1947-) grew up fishing, hunting and carving decoys.

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Ward Brothers duck decoy led flock of lofty results at Copley

Ward Brothers Humpback black duck decoy, $90,000
Ward Brothers Humpback black duck decoy, $90,000
Ward Brothers Humpback black duck decoy, $90,000

PLYMOUTH, Mass. – On February 24 and 25, Copley Fine Art Auctions’ Winter Sale posted a 95% sell-through rate and set several world records yet again. The two-day auction, consisting of 657 lots, surpassed $2.2 million. Categories represented in the sale included antique and contemporary decoys, decorative carvings, paintings, prints, folk art, Americana, bronze sculpture, fish decoys and gunpowder tins.

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Nathan Cobb Jr brant decoy swims away with $252K at Guyette & Deeter

Swimming Canada goose by Nathan Cobb, Jr., $252,000
Swimming Canada goose by Nathan Cobb, Jr., $252,000
Swimming brant by Nathan Cobb, Jr., $252,000

ST. MICHAELS, Md. – The sun was out and spirits were high during Guyette & Deeter’s July 29-30 decoy and sporting art auction at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The sale had 120 collectors in attendance and more than 1,000 others participating online and by phone. Gross sales totaled $3.32 million, with 72 lots selling for more than $10,000, including one that exceeded $200,000.

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Gallery Report: Clementine Hunter’s ‘Fish Fry’ sizzles at Crescent City

ATLANTA – At the beginning of every month, ACN columnist Ken Hall delivers top auction highlights from around the United States and the world at large. We at ACN hope you enjoy the April 2022 edition of his Gallery Report. All prices include the buyer’s premium, except where noted.

Clementine Hunter, Fish Fry, oil, $7,680, Crescent City Auction Gallery

An oil-on-board painting by Clementine Hunter (American, 1887-1987), titled Fish Fry, sold for $7,680 at an Important Spring Estates Auction held March 18-19 by Crescent City Auction Gallery in New Orleans. Also, a 20th-century French Art Deco style ormolu mounted carved walnut sideboard realized $4,375; a pair of early 20th-century Oriental patinated bronze figures reached $8,750; and a ladies’ 18K rose gold link and diamond bracelet hit $14,080.

Anniversary ring with 4.61-carat diamond, $118,750, Ahlers & Ogletree

A 4.61-carat platinum and diamond anniversary ring given by the late Coca-Cola company president Robert W. Woodruff (American, 1889-1985) to his wife Nell sold for $118,750 in an online-only auction of items from the Woodruff estate held February 26 by Ahlers & Ogletree in Atlanta. Also, a portrait painting of George Washington by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower went for $50,000, and a charcoal on paper portrait of Robert Woodruff by Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978) realized $43,750.

Magic: The Gathering card, $45,000, Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers

A Magic: The Gathering Beta Block Lotus trading card from 1993, graded CGC 9 Mint, sold for $45,000 at a Winter Comic, TCG (Trading Card Game) & Toy auction held February 26 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers in Cranston, Rhode Island. Also, a 1993 “MTG” Alpha Ancestral card graded CGC 9.5 Gem Mint achieved $38,750, and a copy of Detective Comics #359 (Jan. 1967), graded CGC 8.0, with the origin and first appearance of Batgirl, hit $4,000.

San Francisco Mint .999 silver ingot, $7,320, Holabird Western Americana Collections

A San Francisco Mint silver ingot, .999 fine, weighing 6.61 oz. and showing the pre-World War II logo of the Mint of San Francisco, sold for $7,320 at a Western Trails & Treasures Premier Auction held Feb. 24-28 by Holabird Western Americana Collections in Reno, Nevada. Also, five pieces of Philippines travel ephemera from the first half of the 20th century earned $10,938, and an 1853 directory for residents of Marysville City (California) reached $9,150.

World War II poster, $3,750, Fairhill Auction

An American World War II poster titled This is the Enemy, with artwork by Karl Koehler and Victor Ancona, sold for $3,750 in Vintage Poster Auction #105, held online March 10 by Fairhill Auction, based in Elkton, Maryland.

Portrait by Ryusei Kishida, $294,400, Nye & Company Auctioneers

A 1921 portrait of Kondo Tsugushige, the Japanese scientist and co-founder of the Japan Surgical Society, painted by Ryusei Kishida (Japanese, 1891-1929), sold for $294,400 at an Estate Treasures Auction held March 2-3 by Nye & Company Auctioneers in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Also, two colorful floral screenprints by Andy Warhol went to the same American bidder for $104,550 and $92,250, respectively; and a circa-1930 crayon on paper work by Marsden Hartley (American, 1877-1943), titled Mountains, hit $17,200.

R.S. Prussia bowl, $24,000, Woody Auction

The only known example of an R.S. Prussia Spring Season bowl in the Carnation mold sold for $24,000 during an auction of the David and Marlene Howard collection held March 19 by Woody Auction in Douglass, Kansas. Also, a Regina upright music box, fully operational with good sound, brought $15,400; a signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase rang up $3,450; and a table lamp by Pairpoint, featuring a Venice shade, lit up the room for $7,700.

Edison Class M phonograph, CA$35,400, Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.

An Edison Class M cylinder phonograph sold for $35,400 in an online Music Machines, Toys & Advertising sale held March 19 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., in New Hamburg, Canada. Also, a 1960 Rock-Ola Tempo II Model 1478 jukebox, nicknamed the Windshield for its 1950s car-like look, finished at $8,260; and an early 20th-century J. & E. Stevens North Pole-themed mechanical bank hit $76,670. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

Boba Fett prototype figure, $204,435, Hake’s Auctions

A Kenner 1979 Star Wars Boba Fett rocket-firing prototype action figure, J-slot, version 2, sold for $204,435, a new world auction record for a Star Wars action figure, during a sale held March 15-16 by Hake’s Auctions in York, Pennsylvania. Also, a 1920 James M. Cox / Franklin D. Roosevelt jugate campaign button, one of only six known, realized $185,850; and the original cover art for Incredible Hulk #283 (Marvel Comics, May 1983), with art by Ed Hannigan and inks by Al Milgrom, rose to $33,315.

Art Deco-style lamp, $5,120, La Belle Epoque Auction Gallery

An Art Deco-style bronze figural table lamp, made after a model by Pierre Le Faguays (French, 1892-1962), sold for $5,120 on February 5, during the first-ever auction held by La Belle Epoque Auction Gallery in New York City. Also, a 20th-century Mexican sterling silver charger rose to $1,525; a late 20th-century Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller bookcase rose to $1,280; and an oil on canvas painting of two women by Charles Levier (French, 1920-2003) made $2,050.

1657 map of Brazil, $181,250, PBA Galleries

An oversize map of Brazil by Georg Margraff, published by Joan Blaeu in the mid-17th-century, one of perhaps five known, sold for $181,250 at Platinum Sale 754, held February 10 by PBA Galleries in Berkeley, California. Also, a manuscript royal order authorizing the colonization of the Californias, dated 1705 and signed by Philip V of Spain, climbed to $175,000; and George Vancouver’s A Voyage Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean (1798), in three volumes, plus an atlas, made $28,125.

1779 Ethan Allen book, $78,000, Potter & Potter Auctions

A second printing (1779) of a book written by Ethan Allen, titled in part A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen’s Captivity … sold for $78,000 at a Books & Manuscripts auction held February 26 by Potter & Potter Auctions in Chicago. Also, a book by Richard Hakluyt, titled in part The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation … achieved $48,000, and a folio containing materials relating to the Treaty of Ghent changed hands for $38,400.

Glass cabinet vase, $13,860, Doyle 

A Galle acid-etched and engraved glass cabinet vase sold for $13,860 during Auction of Color & Light: The Collection of Dr. Thomas Chua, held March 2 by Doyle in New York City. Also, a KPM painted porcelain plaque changed hands for $13,860; a Louis XVI-style gilt-bronze mounted onyx jardiniere hammered for $13,230; a Galle mold-blown cameo glass water lily vase went for $12,600; and a Daum Art Nouveau mold-blown cameo glass forest sunset landscape vase made $12,600.

Mathilde Poulat necklace, $5,312, John Moran Auctioneers

An elaborate Mathilde Poulat Matl sterling silver filigree necklace sold for $5,312 at a Made in Mexico auction held February 15 and February 17 by John Moran Auctioneers in Los Angeles. Also, a Spratling First Design Period silver and rosewood necklace, featuring six carved delicate rosewood hands, achieved $4,375; a group of Antonio Pineda mother-of-pearl and silver foliate design jewelry reached $4,062; and an untitled 1992 pastel drawing by Roberto Gil De Montes earned $4,062.

Banksy mural, $500,000, Julien’s Auctions

A circa-2003 aerosol mural executed by the British graffiti artist Banksy on the wall of the Parisian art studio Surface to Air, titled Bomb Middle England, sold for $500,000 at a Street, Contemporary, Pop & Fine Art auction held March 16 by Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles. Also, Damien Hirst’s Beautiful, Struggling to Consume and Times to Overwhelm Potential Painting achieved $128,000, and KAWS’s black four-foot companion cast vinyl figure rang up $62,500.

Baird Coca-Cola clock, $17,010, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates

A Baird Chicago-era Coca-Cola advertising store clock sold for $17,010 at a Winter Americana Auction held March 2-5 by Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates in Mt. Crawford, Virginia. Also, a folk art paint-decorated cloth doll by Izannah Walker (American, 1817-1888) brought $14,580; a Staffordshire transferware medallion portrait series ceramic vegetable dish realized $10,327; and a hand-sewn silk Civil War-era 11-star Confederate Bible/parade flag went to a phone bidder for $17,010.

Andrew Clemens sand bottle, $800,000, Hindman

A sand bottle by the 19th-century Iowa artist Andrew Clemens, with a label reading, “Pictured Rock Sand, Put Up By Andrew Clemens, Deaf-Mute, McGregor, Iowa,” sold for $800,000 at an American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts auction held March 10-11 by Hindman in Chicago. Also, a circa-1860 Gothic Revival astronomical regulator by E. Howard & Co. of Boston hit $68,750; and a 126in Renaissance Revival regulator clock made for J. S. Townsend brought $50,000.

Charles “Shang” Wheeler duck decoys, $216,000, Copley Fine Art Auctions

A pair of carved wood ducks by Charles “Shang” Wheeler (American, 1867-1956) made $216,000, a new record for the artist, at a Winter Sale held March 4-5 by Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC in Hingham, Massachusetts. Also, the only known Dodge wood duck in original paint hailing from the J. N. Dodge Factory achieved $108,000; a raised-wing canvasback pair by A. Elmer Crowell (American, 1862-1952) topped out at $102,000; and a hollow golden plover by Lew Horton flew away for $108,000.

 

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Shang Wheeler decoys fly away for $216K at Copley

Charles ‘Shang’ Wheeler Wood Duck pair, $216,000
Charles ‘Shang’ Wheeler Wood Duck pair, $216,000
Charles ‘Shang’ Wheeler Wood Duck pair, $216,000

HINGHAM, Mass. – Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC realized a total of $3.4 million in its March 4-5 Winter Sale. It marked the second highest Winter Sale total in the company’s history. The 555-lot auction was 94% sold.

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Duck, duck, goose: Copley to hold 2022 Winter Sale, March 4-5

Charles Safford, Sleeping Canada Goose, est. $100,000-$200,000
Charles Safford, Sleeping Canada Goose, est. $100,000-$200,000

HINGHAM, Mass. – On Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier sporting art and decoy auction house, will host its Winter Sale 2022. The two-day, virtual-format sale will offer the opportunity to acquire world-class paintings and bird carvings. The auction will begin at 10am on both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Goose decoys could take flight at Guyette & Deeter, Nov. 10-11

Pair of hollow carved Canada geese by Mandt Homme, each estimated at $100,000-$150,000
Pair of hollow carved Canada geese by Mandt Homme, each estimated at $100,000-$150,000
Pair of hollow carved Canada geese by Mandt Homme, each estimated at $100,000-$150,000

SAINT MICHAELS, Md. – Guyette & Deeter, Inc. is pleased to announce its next sporting art, and decoy auction, to be held November 10 and 11. The auction will feature prominent collections of important decoys and prodigious original artwork, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.

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