Duffner & Kimberly Poppy lamp leads lineup at Cottone, Nov. 2-3

Duffner & Kimberly Poppy hanging light fixture, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
Duffner & Kimberly Poppy hanging light fixture, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
Duffner & Kimberly Poppy hanging light fixture, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

GENESEO, N.Y. – Cottone Auctions will hold its next Art & Antiques sale on Wednesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 3, starting at noon Eastern time both days. It will offer selections from the estate of Howard D. Booher Sr. of Atwater, Ohio; the lifelong collection of John and Mary Jo Knowles of Rochester, New York; as well as items from various private collections, estates and individuals. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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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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