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The Sporting Sale 2017, Day 1

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  • High-Head Pintail Drake Charles Walker (1873-1954)
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $40,000
    Lot 1

    High-Head Pintail Drake Charles Walker (1873-1954)

    Est.
    $30,000 - $40,000
  • Great Horned Owl Decoy Herters Manufacturing Inc. (est. 1890s)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 2

    Great Horned Owl Decoy Herters Manufacturing Inc. (est....

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Crow Decoy Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 3

    Crow Decoy Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Turned-Head Redhead Drake
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 4

    Rare Turned-Head Redhead Drake

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Canada Goose Thomas Chambers (1860-1948)
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 5

    Canada Goose Thomas Chambers (1860-1948)

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Wood Duck Drake Thomas Chambers (1860-1948)
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 6

    Wood Duck Drake Thomas Chambers (1860-1948)

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Canada Goose George Warin (1830-1905)
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 7

    Canada Goose George Warin (1830-1905)

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Early Swimming Pintail DrakeJohn R. Wells (1860-1953)
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 8

    Early Swimming Pintail DrakeJohn R. Wells (1860-1953)

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Canvasback Hen John R. Wells (1860-1953)
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 9

    Canvasback Hen John R. Wells (1860-1953)

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Calling Ruddy Turnstone
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 10

    Calling Ruddy Turnstone

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Ruddy Duck Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 11

    Ruddy Duck Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Black Duck Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 12

    Black Duck Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • The English Pintail Drake John English (1848-1915)
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 13

    The English Pintail Drake John English (1848-1915)

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Wigeon Drake John Blair, Sr. (1842-1928)
    Estimate
    $50,000 - $70,000
    Lot 14

    Wigeon Drake John Blair, Sr. (1842-1928)

    Est.
    $50,000 - $70,000
  • Redhead Drake John English (1848-1915)
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 15

    Redhead Drake John English (1848-1915)

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • The Turned-Head "Dust Jacket" Black-Bellied Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $125,000 - $175,000
    Lot 16

    The Turned-Head "Dust Jacket" Black-Bellied Plover A. E...

    Est.
    $125,000 - $175,000
  • Miniature Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 17

    Miniature Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Miniature Curlew A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 18

    Miniature Curlew A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Semi-Palmated Sandpiper A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 19

    Semi-Palmated Sandpiper A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Life-Size Flying Tern A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 20

    Life-Size Flying Tern A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Willet John Dilley
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 21

    Willet John Dilley

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Red Knot John Dilley
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 22

    Red Knot John Dilley

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Dovetailed Dowitcher
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 23

    Dovetailed Dowitcher

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Primitive Yellowlegs
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 24

    Primitive Yellowlegs

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Rare Tern Obediah Verity (1813-1901)
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $24,000
    Lot 25

    Rare Tern Obediah Verity (1813-1901)

    Est.
    $18,000 - $24,000
  • Early Yellowlegs Joel Barkalow (1853-1931)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 26

    Early Yellowlegs Joel Barkalow (1853-1931)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Peep
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 27

    Peep

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • The Mackey-Wheeler Goose Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949)
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 28

    The Mackey-Wheeler Goose Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (18...

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Classic Black Duck Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949)
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $40,000
    Lot 29

    Classic Black Duck Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-194...

    Est.
    $30,000 - $40,000
  • Preening Black Duck Hen Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974)
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 30

    Preening Black Duck Hen Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974)

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • High-Head Black Duck Drake Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974)
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 31

    High-Head Black Duck Drake Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Mallard Drake Ralf Coykendall, Sr. (1890-1968)
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 32

    Mallard Drake Ralf Coykendall, Sr. (1890-1968)

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Early Tucked-Head Goldeneye Drake Albert Davids Laing (1811-1886)
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 33

    Early Tucked-Head Goldeneye Drake Albert Davids Laing (...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • The Barber-O'Brien Ruddy Duck Lee Dudley (1860-1942)
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 34

    The Barber-O'Brien Ruddy Duck Lee Dudley (1860-1942)

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Redhead Drake Lee Dudley (1860-1942)
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $40,000
    Lot 35

    Redhead Drake Lee Dudley (1860-1942)

    Est.
    $20,000 - $40,000
  • Root-Head Yellowlegs
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 36

    Root-Head Yellowlegs

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Running Yellowlegs
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 37

    Running Yellowlegs

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Matthews' Rig Turned-Head Dowitcher
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 38

    Matthews' Rig Turned-Head Dowitcher

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Red Knot
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 39

    Red Knot

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Bufflehead Drake Charles E. Jester (1876-1952)
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 40

    Bufflehead Drake Charles E. Jester (1876-1952)

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • The McCleery Ward Canvasback Hen The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 41

    The McCleery Ward Canvasback Hen The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • The McCleery Ward Canvasback Drake The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 42

    The McCleery Ward Canvasback Drake The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Green-Winged Teal Drake The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $24,000
    Lot 43

    Green-Winged Teal Drake The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $18,000 - $24,000
  • Classic Mallard Drake The Ward Brothers
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 44

    Classic Mallard Drake The Ward Brothers

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Ruddy Turnstone Lothrop Turner Holmes (1824-1899)
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 45

    Ruddy Turnstone Lothrop Turner Holmes (1824-1899)

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • Feeding Black-Bellied Plover Elisha Burr (1839-1909)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 46

    Feeding Black-Bellied Plover Elisha Burr (1839-1909)

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Black-Bellied Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $35,000
    Lot 47

    Black-Bellied Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

    Est.
    $30,000 - $35,000
  • Running Yellowlegs
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 48

    Running Yellowlegs

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

The Sporting Sale 2017, Day 1 by Copley Fine Art Auctions

This dynamic auction, featuring the Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection of Important American Sporting Art and Decoys, brings to the block more than 500 lots of American paintings, drawings, prints, folk art, and bird decoys. 

July 27, 1 PM EDT Lots 1-156, July 28, 11 AM EDT, Lots 157-501

Day 2 Catalogue: https://www.bidsquare.com/c/sporting-sale-2017-day-2

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Copley Fine Art Auctions does not handle the shipping of any items. Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Once your payment has cleared, and we have received your authorized shipping release form items may be released for shipment. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. Buyers should allow up to four weeks for shipment.
 
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT INTERNET BIDDERS MAY NOT PICK UP THEIR ITEMS AT THE SALE SITE. ITEMS CAN BE PICKED UP BY APPOINTMENT OR SHIPPED STARTING FIVE DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE SALE
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1 Your bidding on items indicates your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions of sale by Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC. These terms are subject to amendment before or during the sale. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC operates as an agent of the seller only, and is not responsible in any way in the event the seller or buyer fails to fulfill their respective agreements. In all instances the auctioneer’s interpretation of these conditions is final and binding on all bidders.

2 All bids are per lot as numbered in the catalog unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer. The sales price shall consist of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, plus any applicable sales tax. A buyer’s premium of 20% (23% for online bidding) of the final bid price up to and including $1,000,000, plus 15% of the final bid price over $1,000,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

3 The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that, in his opinion, is not commensurate with the value of the lot.

4 The auctioneer has the sole right to re-offer a lot and/or settle disputed bids. The record of sale kept by the auction house will be taken as final in the event of dispute. Additionally, items may be withdrawn at any time prior to the offering of each lot.

5 All goods are sold “as is” and all sales are final with no exchanges or refunds. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC and its consignors make no representations or warranties as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, the correctness of the catalog or other description of physical condition, quality, size, medium, importance, rarity, provenance or historical relevance of any property, and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. The purchaser assumes complete responsibility for items at the fall of the hammer.

6 Successful bidders are to pay for their purchases during or immediately after the sale or upon receipt of an invoice, unless other arrangements have been authorized in writing by the auction house. Payment may be made by cash or good check payable to Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC. The auction house reserves the right to hold property until checks clear. A monthly service charge of 1.5% will be added to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. A $50.00 fee will be added for returned checks. If a check fails to clear after the second deposit, the purchaser will be held responsible for any and all fees incurred until we have collected good funds. All bidders holding a valid Massachusetts or out of state resale number must provide their certificate or a copy thereof while registering. Failure to do so will subject the bidder to a mandatory 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax on purchases.

7 If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale, and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has failed to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

8 Condition reports are not included in this catalog. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine lots and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC, nor the consignor is responsible for the accuracy of any printed or verbal descriptions. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC strongly encourages clients to attend our previews and auctions so as to best determine condition of lots. Due to the high volume of condition requests, Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC reserves the right to reject requests at its sole discretion. All weights and measurements are approximate.

9 Some of the lots in this sale carry reserves or minimum selling prices. This is a confidential figure set by the consignor and the auction house below which a lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate, and the auction house will execute the reserve bids by bidding for the consignor. Estimates are subject to change at any time prior to the offering of each lot.

10 Absentee and telephone bids will be executed when possible as a convenience to customers: the auction house will not be held responsible for any errors or failures to accurately execute bids. All absentee and telephone bids must be received at least 24 hours before the start of the sale.

11 Buyers wishing to pick up items at the sale must do so by 5 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers wishing to pick up items after the auction at our office may do so only by appointment starting five days after the sale. We kindly ask that all items be removed from our warehouse within 30 days of auction end to avoid a $5 daily storage fee.

12 Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Upon request, we will provide a list of shippers who deliver within the United States and overseas. Once your payment has cleared, items may be released for shipment. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. Buyers should allow up to four weeks for shipment.

13 Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC may, at its discretion and at the buyer’s request, package and ship sold items as directed by the purchaser. In such instances 1) the buyer shall prepay all related expenses, and 2) the buyer agrees that all packaging, handling and shipment is at the sole risk of the purchaser, and Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items. Buyer should allow four to five weeks for shipment.

14 Some property sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the United States, such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute delay or cancellation in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

15 Bidding increments will normally follow the pattern below, but may vary at the sole discretion of the auctioneer: Estimate Increment To 999.99 50 1,000 – 2,499.99 100 2,500 – 4,999.99 250 5,000 – 9,999.99 500 10,000 – 24,999.99 1,000 25,000 – 49,999.99 2,500 50,000 – 99,999.99 5,000 Over 100,000 at auctioneer’s discretion

16 Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC is the owner of the images of each lot offered for sale, and may use such images at any time at its sole discretion for advertising, publicity, and for archival purposes.

17 If you are bidding as an agent for another individual or company, and you execute a bid on behalf of someone else under your bidder number, then you are responsible for the settlement of that account.

18 In no event will the liability of Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

19 Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.