Duck, duck, bid: Copley embraces summer with July 13-14 Sporting Sale

Detail of McCleery Eider decoy, estimated at $800,000-$1.2 million. Image courtesy of Copley Fine Art Auctions
McCleery Eider decoy, estimated at $800,000-$1.2 million. Image courtesy of Copley Fine Art Auctions
McCleery eider decoy, estimated at $800,000-$1.2 million. Image courtesy of Copley Fine Art Auctions

PLYMOUTH, Mass. – On Thursday, July 13 and Friday, July 14, Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier decoy and sporting art auction house, will hold its 18th annual Sporting Sale. This major auction, consisting of more than 515 lots, will offer buyers the opportunity to acquire exceptional paintings, antique decoys, bird carvings, folk art and powder tins from important curated collections. Veteran auctioneer Peter Cocculuto will once again wield the gavel, and the auction will begin at 10 am Eastern time on both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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