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The WinTer Sale 2014 February 13 | american Theater 446 King Street | Charleston, South Carolina

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WELCOME I am excited to welcome everyone to Charleston and Copley’s Winter Sale 2014. Since residing briefly on nearby Folly Beach in the mid1990s, Charleston has held a special meaning for me. The Carolina coast holds countless wonders below the surface of its waters, along its rivers and marshes, and in its skies. The memories of my sunrise beach walks with my English setter, Lakota, to Morris Lighthouse Inlet will always be with me. Watching backlit pelicans effortlessly glide above the breaking waves was exhilarating. I found Charleston to be both geographically and culturally expansive. The Lowcountry holds a vastness that is liberating. Charleston provides the perfect stage for Copley’s Winter Sale 2014. A point of confluence for culture, the arts, and incredible cuisine, there is something for everyone here this February. We invite you to partake in this special week of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition which features hundreds of wildlife painters, sculptors, decoy carvers, wildlife shows, retriever demonstrations, outdoor outfitters and guides, conservation exhibits, and children’s activities. As you leaf through the pages of this catalog we hope that you will find something that moves you to join us in Charleston. For those of you who cannot make it, we hope that you enter the Carolina state of mind. Our fine art offerings this year are headlined by a collection from an Aiken, South Carolina, estate. Major works out of this group include one of Ogden Pleissner’s master fly fishing watercolors, signature paintings of ruffed grouse and wild turkey by Aiden Lassell Ripley, and a stunning bronze of a mother elephant and her calf by Donald Greig. We are thrilled to present what may be the largest offering of works at auction by renowned equine artist Paul Brown who illustrated Black Beauty. A dozen watercolors by famous illustrator and ornithologist Louis Agassiz Fuertes will cross the block. Also not to be missed are the exceedingly rare Atlantic salmon fishing oil by Pleissner, the vibrant selections of works by master watercolorists Chet Reneson and Ray Ellis, and the stunning flats fishing oil by Al Barnes, the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust 2014 Artist of the Year. On the decoy front we have assembled our finest Winter Sale offerings to date. Researching many of these birds was a strong reminder that collectors like William J. Mackey, Jr. and Dr. James M. McCleery possessed collecting efficacies that were extraordinary. When Mackey found rigs he would keep the best birds for himself and trade the rest to fuel other acquisitions; a decade later Jim McCleery never missed an opportunity to upgrade. Through their persistent curatorial processes with Mackey at the source, and McCleery in the marketplace, they built two of the most distinguished decoy collections ever assembled. As collectors they are remembered for the objects they presented to the world in publications such as American Bird Decoys, Classic Shorebird Decoys, Call to the Sky, and ultimately their auction catalogs. In this catalog Copley is pleased to offer 26 documented decoys from the Mackey and McCleery collections alone. Additional important carvings in this sale stem from the noted collections of Colio, Weiler, Purnell, and others. For decoy collectors, opportunity knocks; it is a good time to pause and ask, “What is on my shelf?” We look forward to seeing you in February.

Sincerely,

Stephen B. O’Brien, Jr. President

THE WINTER SALE Schedule of Events

AUCTION to be held at The American Theater 446 King Street | Charleston, South Carolina WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12 Auction Preview

5pm - 7pm

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13 Auction Preview Auction

8:30am - 10:30am 11am

CONTACTS THE DAY OF SALE On Site: 617.536.0030 Cinnie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien: 617.501.7544

ABSENTEE AND TELEPHONE BIDS Please visit copleyart.com to leave absentee or telephone bids or use the bid forms on page 195 of this catalog.

ONLINE BIDDING This auction features live online bidding through Invaluable, formerly ArtFact, at www.invaluable.com Please review the Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 196 of this catalog. For further information please contact us at 617.536.0030.

Front Cover: Lot 30, 31 Inside Front Cover: Lot 239 Left Table of Contents: Lot 262 Page 7: Lot 251 Page 8: Lot 129 Inside Back Cover: Lot 224 Back Cover: Lot 42

CATALOG Stephen B. O’Brien Jr., President Cinnie O’Brien, Financial Controller Aimee Stashak-Moore, Auction Coordinator Colin McNair, Decoy Specialist Jim Parker, Decoy Specialist Leah Tharpe, Fine Art Consultant Chelsie Olney, Editor Printed in the USA on recycled paper

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome

Schedule of Events

Important Notices

Session I: Decoys and Folk Art

102

Session II: Paintings, Works on Paper, and Bronzes

190

Index of Artists and Makers

192

Bibliography

194

Buyer Pre-Registration Form

195

Absentee/Telephone Bid Form

196

Terms and Conditions of Sale

197

Authorized Shipping Release Form

THE WINTER SALE Important Notices 1

Please be advised that all persons wishing to bid at this auction should read, and be familiar with the Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 196 this catalog prior to bidding.

All items are sold as is and should be inspected either personally or by agent before a bid is placed. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves by personal inspection as to the condition of each lot. Although condition reports may be given on request, such reports are statements of opinion only. Regardless of whether or not a condition report is given, all property is sold as is. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the property is in good condition. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC reserves the right at its sole discretion to refuse condition requests.

Buyer’s premium Please note our buyer’s premium has changed to 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. This will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the Buyer to Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC as part of the purchase price.

Consign to our next sale Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC is accepting consignments for our Sporting Sale 2014. Please contact us by phone at 617.536.0030, or by email at consignments@copleyart.com

4 Pre-registration Although you may register at the time of sale, we strongly encourage pre-registration to save you time at check-in. Preregistration forms are available online, as well as on page 194 of this catalog 5

Sales Tax Purchases picked up at the auction will be subject to the South Carolina state and local tax of 8.5%. Buyers purchasing for resale and claiming exemption from sales tax must present a properly executed resale certificate prior to the release of property. Purchases delivered to South Carolina after the auction will be subject to the applicable South Carolina state and local taxes and purchases picked up or delivered to Massachusetts after the sale will be subject to the 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax unless exempted by applicable law.

Flat Art Dimensions All flat art dimensions are approximate and are rounded to the nearest quarter inch.

Decoy stands Decoy stands are not included with items purchased.

10 Condition description of wear or gunning wear Wear or gunning wear may include all types of wear and damage that can be inflicted, and is to be expected, to an object from handling or use in the field. This may include, but is not limited to, paint wear, flaking, dings, scratches, checks, cracks, craquelure, age lines, dents, chips, rubs, blunts, cracked eyes, shot scars, seam separations, popped grain, rust, and discoloration.

Absentee and telephone bidding If you plan to place absentee bids or to bid by telephone, please make sure that we receive your absentee/telephone bid form by 10 AM EST, Wednesday, February 12, 2014. It is possible that any bids received after this date may not be accepted. You will receive confirmation of your absentee bid(s) within 24 hours of receipt. If you do not receive confirmation, please call our office at 617.536.0030. This form is located on page 195 of the catalog.

Inspection of items offered at this auction

11 Auction results Unofficial auction results will be available online approximately one week after the auction at copleyart.com. 12 Pick up and shipping 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 Massachusetts warehouse may do so only by appointment starting Thursday, February 20, 2014. If you would like your items shipped, please fill out our Authorized Shipping Release Form found on page 197 of this catalog. 13 Auction day contact numbers On site: 617.536.0030 Cinnie O’Brien: 617.501.7544 South Carolina Auction License #4040

THE WINTER SALE February 13, 2014 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Properties from A DESCENDENT OF PERCY CHUBB LLOYD R. HUDSON COLLECTION, GRANDSON OF IRA HUDSON DR. MORTON D. KRAMER COLLECTION A DESCENDENT OF JOHN M. LEAVENS TODD LOVELL COLLECTION MARGARET AND ROBERT MAYO COLLECTION DWIGHT NEWBOLD COLLECTION HENRY STANSBURY COLLECTION A DESCENDENT OF HARRY W. AND NORMA A. VREELAND DESCENDENTS OF MILTON C. WEILER PRIVATE COLLECTION, FLORIDA PRIVATE COLLECTION, CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS PRIVATE COLLECTION, NEW YORK PROPERTY OF AN AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, ESTATE PRIVATE SOUTHERN COLLECTION PRIVATE COLLECTION

Session I Decoys and Folk Art

1 Swordfish Weathervane Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) craddockville, va, 2012

a thirty-two-inch-long billfish weathervane with a wind-driven spinning tail and inserted fins. over the last thirty-five years this important american carver has made only a few other fish weathervanes. This carving was inspired by the artist’s travels along the atlantic seaboard. a related example sold in The Winter Sale 2012. Signed by the maker with an incised “McNair” on the underside. The original hardwood base is signed on the underside “From my dock at island Neck, virginia, Mark S. McNair, 2012.” Original condition. $4,000 - $6,000

2 Old Squaw Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) craddockville, va, c. 1980

a turned-head decoy displaying glass eyes, an inserted oak tail, and the maker’s incised “McNair” signature on the bottom. created in the early 1980s, this is perhaps the finest McNair old squaw to come on the market. Original paint with light patina, minimal wear, rigging removed, and an age line on the bottom. $3,000 - $4,000

3 Eskimo Curlew Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) craddockville, va, c. 2010

a hollow shorebird decoy with unusual carved, raised eyes, incised wings, and the maker’s incised signature on the underside. This decoy features some of the maker’s most detailed painted feathering with pointalist, scratch, and blended techniques employed. Original condition. $1,200 - $1,800

4 Canvasback Drake Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) craddockville, va, c. 1980

a rare early gunning canvasback decoy with carved eyes, raised primary wing feathers, an inserted leather tail and the maker’s incised signature on the bottom. Original paint with light wear. $1,500 - $2,500

7 Semipalmated Plover Mark S. McNair (b. 1947) craddockville, va, c. 2000

a life-size peep with tack eyes, scratch-painted feather detail and the maker’s incised signature on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear. $500 -$700

5 Oversized Curlew

8 Pintail Pair

Mark S. Mc Nair (b. 1950) craddockville, va, c. 1980

iaN McNair (b. 1981) cradddockville, va, c. 2012

one of the largest curlews we have handled measuring nineteen inches from tip to tail. This hollow carving features raised wings, an applied head with an oak bill, tack eyes, and the maker’s incised signature on the underside. Original paint with light wear and some seam shrinkage.

a finely executed pair of hollow decoys with slightly turned heads, raised primaries, rigging, and the maker’s “i McNair” incised signature on the bottom of each. The drake features an inserted oak tail. Original condition. $1,000 - $1,400

$1,000 - $1,500

6 Godwit Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) craddockville, va, c. 1990

a traditional virginia-style shorebird displaying carved eyes, a splined oak bill, thin square-peg head fasteners, and raised wing and tail carving. This turned-head decoy bears the maker’s incised signature on the underside. Original condition. $800 -$1,200

9 Flying Quail eddie WozNy (b. 1959) caMbridge, Md, 2013

a trio of life-size bobwhite quail in flight, two males and one hen. Signed and dated by the maker, on the backside of the driftwood base. This wall-mounted installation, measuring approximately three feet across, is exquisitely rendered and shows both the carving and painting sensibilities reminiscent of a. e. crowell (1862-1952). Original condition. $2,500 - $3,500

10 Ring-Necked Pheasant eddie WozNy (b. 1959) caMbridge, Md, 2013

a twenty-seven-inch-long decorative pheasant carving signed and dated on the underside of the base by the maker. This is one of the largest carvings ever executed by this talented maker. Original condition. $2,500 - $3,500

11 Wild Turkey george k. brakhage (1925-2009) coluMbia, Mo, c. 1970

brakhage spent forty years as a waterfowl biologist and in his retirement carved decoys. his turkey decoys were sold by crossroads of Sport in New york city. a similar bird by this maker is featured on page 47 of a 1974 crossroads catalog, and priced at $250.00 (plus $5.00 shipping). Signed under the tail â&#x20AC;&#x153;brakhage #0874.â&#x20AC;? The legs are removable for easy transport. Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$300 - $500 11

12 Flying Canvasback Pair Mike borreTT MadiSoN, Wi, 2012

a hand-carved pair of life-size canvasbacks in flight, signed and dated by the maker on the top of a wing. This is as fine a pair as can be found by the maker. Original condition. $1,000 -$1,500

13 Flying Brant Mike borreTT MadiSoN, Wi, c. 2010

a life-size flying brant, signed with in incised “borrett” on the top of one wing. Original condition. $800 -$1,200

14 Life-Size Ring-Necked Pheasant Mike borreTT MadiSoN, Wi, c. 2010

a twenty-four-inch-long by eighteen-inch-high upland game bird carving signed with an incised “borrett” on the underside of the carving and branded “borrett” on the bottom of the base. Original condition. $1,000 -$1,500

15 Large Sperm Whale

18 Right Whale

22 Narwhal

clark voorheeS (1911-1980) WeSToN, vT, c. 1950

clark voorheeS (1911-1980) WeSToN, vT, c. 1970

clark voorhees enlisted the help of Wildfowler decoys’ founder, Ted Mulliken, in nearby old Saybrook, connecticut, to initially aid in the carving of his whales. his whale carving business was later moved to its permanent home in vermont. Many of his carvings were sold through the Four Winds Shop on Nantucket.

an eighteen-inch, half-whale carving, signed on the back by the maker with his stylized “cv” incised signature and with stamped letters “c voorheeS.” Original condition.

a twenty-three-inch, half-whale carving, signed on the back by the maker with his stylized “cv” incised signature and with stamped letters “c voorheeS.” Original condition.

ProveNaNce: Private collection, Florida

$2,000 - $4,000

a thirty-five-inch half-whale carving by clark voorhees, the son of clark greenwood voorhees (1871-1933), one of the founders of the old lyme, connecticut art colony. Signed on the back with an incised “cv” and with a stamped “c voorheeS.” Original paint with a reset fluke and lower jaw. $3,000 - $5,000

19 Humpback Whale clark voorheeS (1911-1980) WeSToN, vT, c. 1970

an eighteen-inch, half-whale carving, signed on the back by the maker with his stylized “cv” incised signature and with stamped letters “c voorhees.” Original condition. ProveNaNce: Private collection, Florida

16 Sperm Whale clark voorheeS (1911-1980) WeSToN, vT, c. 1970

a seventeen-inch, half-whale carving. one of seven from a complete set of his smaller scale marine mammal carvings. included with this sperm whale lot is a rare voorhees whale inventory and price key. Signed on the back with his stylized “cv” incised signature and with stamped letters “c voorheeS.” Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Private collection, Florida

$2,000 - $4,000

17 Fin Whale clark voorheeS (1911-1980) WeSToN, vT, c. 1970

an eighteen-and-three-quarters-inch, half-whale carving, signed on the back by the maker with his stylized “cv” incised signature and with stamped letters “c voorheeS.” Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Private collection, Florida

$2,000 - $4,000

20 Killer Whale clark voorheeS (1911-1980) WeSToN, vT, c. 1970

an eighteen-inch, half-whale carving, signed on the back by the maker with his stylized “cv” incised signature and with stamped letters “voorhees.” Original paint with a reset dorsal fin tip. ProveNaNce: Private collection, Florida

$2,000 - $4,000

21 Dolphin clark voorheeS (1911-1980) WeSToN, vT, c. 1970

an eighteen-inch, half-carving, signed on the back by the maker with his stylized “cv” incised signature and with stamped letters “c voorheeS.” voorhees called these forms “porpoise.” Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Private collection, Florida

$2,000 -$4,000

$2,000 - $4,000

c. 1965

23 Sperm Whale FraNk S. FiNNey (b. 1947) caPeville, va, c. 1980

a hollow, wall-mount whale carving measuring approximately forty-four inches long, with carved raised ridges along the back and a slightly curved fin and tail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;FSFâ&#x20AC;? is incised on the back. Original paint with minimal wear. Reset flukes and pectoral fin. $4,000 - $6,000

24 Preening Eider Drake FraNk S. FiNNey (b. 1947) caPeville, va, c. 1980

a hollow, back-preening sea duck displaying carved eyes, bill detail, and raised wings. Original paint. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$500 -$1,000

25 Duck Hunter lou SchiFFerl (b. 1931) NeeNah, Wi, c. 1980

a seventeen-and-one-half-inch-high woodcarving depicting a hunter with duck decoys. Signed by the maker on the underside of the base. Original paint with minimal wear and minor hat seam separation. $300 -$500

26 The Hunter lou SchiFFerl (b. 1931) NeeNah, Wi, c. 1980

an eighteen-and-one-half-inch-high woodcarving depicting a goose hunter. Signed by the maker on the back side of the base. Original paint with minor wear including a hat brim repair. $300 -$500

27 Snipe Hunter lou SchiFFerl (b. 1931) NeeNah, Wi, c. 1980

a nineteen-inch-high woodcarving depicting a hunter with a bag of birds and a backpack of decoys. Signed by the maker on the back side of the base. Original paint with minimal wear including a tiny tail chip to one of the shorebird decoys and hat brim. $300 - $500 18

28 Bobwhite Quail a. elMer croWell (1862-1952) eaST harWich, Ma, c. 1930

a finely detailed life-size male quail carving completed at the height of elmer crowell’s decorative period. The bill and tail feathers feature incised detail, and the base has a special gouge treatment to simulate grass. crowell’s dry brush technique applied to the still wet oil paint created a realistic quality in his birds that sets his work apart from all other makers. anatomically correct, crowell reveals why he is considered the father of american bird carving. very few examples of quail of this quality have ever come to market. Original paint with light wear and minor flaking to feet. ProveNaNce: Private collection, Wellesley, Massachusetts

dwight Newbold collection, acquired from Stephen o’brien Jr. Fine arts, 2002 liTeraTure: Stephen o’brien, Jr. Fine arts, 2002 Catalog, boston, Ma, 2002, fig. 28, exact carving illustrated.

$12,000 -$18,000

Joseph lincoln, painting decoys c.1920, photograph courtesy of cap vinal.

29 Rigmate Canada Goose Pair JoSePh W. liNcolN (1859-1938) accord, Ma, c. 1920

it is highly unusual to find a perfectly matched pair of rigmate canada geese by an early maker. This pair retains their original oak bottom boards used for rigging. The end of each board is marked with incised roman numerals, “vi” and “i,” and “vi” and “iii.” The bird numbered vi and iii is pictured on the contents page of cap vinal’s book on lincoln with a caption that reads, “a classic lincoln goose used on duxbury bay.” These exemplary specimens, by one of New england’s most famous makers, were stored in the rafters of a hunting and fishing shack on duxbury beach since their last use generations ago. Each is in original paint with checks along their right sides. These age checks are common in the large cedar blocks used in Lincoln’s geese. Original neck cracks with minor touch-up. In-fill along body seams and possible minor whitewash to breasts. ProveNaNce: boardman rig, duxbury beach, Massachusetts

Private collection, by descent in the family liTeraTure: cap vinal, Joseph W. Lincoln, rockland, Ma, 2002, table of contents page,

one exact decoy illustrated. $20,000 - $30,000

The Mccleery boyd MergaNSer Pair This rigmate pair of “paddle-tail” red-breasted mergansers represents one of the finest pairs of North american decoys ever to be offered, and two of the most refined carvings to come out of New england.

30 Red-Breasted Merganser Hen george boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, Nh, c. 1910

This bold and racy decoy features a long, wide body with a broad paddle tale. The delicately carved head is turned to the left approximately 30 degrees with a forward reaching and uplifted posture. The surface features both concise paint patterns and the artist’s finest stippled paint along the sides and across the back. True to the species, boyd used amber glass eyes for this hen. The pencil-thin upturned bill is tipped with nail carving. The underside of the hen is partly hollowed out from the bottom and retains the “Mccleery” ink stamp. From tip to tail the bird measures almost nineteen inches. as a testament to dr. Mccleery’s opinion of this bird, it held a special place resting atop the coffee table in his living room alongside his preening canada goose by a. elmer crowell (1862-1952). This sentiment was echoed in the Mccleery auction flier where the boyd Mergansers were the most prominently featured

birds after the crowell goose. Outstanding original paint with light even gunning wear, a tight age crack along the bottom and anchor line wraps around the neck. ProveNaNce: dr. george and hope Wick collection

dr. James M. Mccleery collection Private collection liTeraTure: Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 150 and p. 228, exact decoy illustrated.

Jim cullen, Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941, rye, Nh, 2009, p. 36, exact decoy illustrated. $100,000 -$150,000

31 Red-Breasted Merganser Drake george boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, Nh, c. 1910

ProveNaNce: dale and gary guyette collection

This racy decoy features a long, wide body with a broad paddle tale identical to the hen’s with the exception of a slightly higher back. The delicately carved head is turned to the left approximately 30 degrees with a forward reaching and uplifted posture. The surface features both concise paint patterns and the artist’s finest stippled paint along the sides. True to the species, boyd used red glass eyes for this drake. The pencil thin upturned bill features nail carving and a mortise and tenon fit hardwood bill, identical in construction to the maker’s shorebirds. The bottom retains the “Mccleery” ink stamp. Outstanding original paint with light even gunning wear and a tight age line along the bottom.

Jim cullen, Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941, rye, Nh, 2009, p. 36, exact decoy illustrated. $100,000 -$150,000

32 Wood Duck Bookends charleS e. “ShaNg” Wheeler (1872-1949) STraTFord, cT, c. 1940

an exquisite pair of bookends made for and gifted to Mr. and Mrs. august Mac Taggart, by Wheeler. The carvings are referenced in the Taggart letter illustrated with lot 36. The drake is featured on the dust-jacket cover of dixon Merkt’s book Shang. The bookends exhibit slightly turned heads, appearing to glance at each other. The birds are mounted on cedar blocks with a rich patina. Original paint with minor wear from use. ProveNaNce: gifted to august Mac Taggart by the artist Todd lovell collection

“i had the good fortune of visiting with Jim Mccleery on several occasions in his home in Texas. he was one of the noblest gentleman i have ever met and he was a consummate host! i remember our visits as lively affairs that included conversations with his pet parrot, checking out his tortoise in the back yard, and preparing Mexican dinner feasts in the kitchen. conversations after dinner eventually came back to shorebirds and waterfowl and i was amazed at Jim’s knowledge of all things bird related and how he viewed decoy collecting. he was a great teacher, and at all times a student. Nuances of decoys and their makers came second nature to Jim and he would often pick up two birds and reveal how the two related. his take was different from any other collector i have ever met. i believe Jim viewed decoy collecting as a giant puzzle, and he was a master at connecting its pieces. Jim reserved special spots on his shelves, fireplace, and walls for his favorite birds. i remember the first time i saw the george boyd Mergansers on display in his home. The turned-head hen swimmer graced Jim’s coffee table alongside his famous notched neck goose and crowell’s preening goose. her presence was bold and animated; i was so enamored looking at those three birds it was a half hour before i realized that Jim owned a matching drake!” —Stephen o’brien, Jr.

liTeraTure: dixon Macd. Merkt, Shang. A Biography of Charles E. Wheeler, Spanish Fork, uT, 1984, dust jacket, exact drake illustrated.

$3,000 - $5,000

33 Miniature Black Duck charleS e. “ShaNg” Wheeler (1872-1949) STraTFord, cT, c. 1930

The rarity of this miniature cannot be overstated. While Wheeler made hundreds of decorative carvings in his lifetime, his stand-alone miniatures are virtually non-existent. There is only one other waterfowl miniature, which is set against a painted grass backdrop, pictured in dixon Merkt’s comprehensive treatise on the carver. This six-and-onehalf-inch miniature black duck displays a slightly turned head, glass eyes, scratch-painted head detail, and grooved wing definition. The bottom of the carving reads “Made by Shang Wheeler, black duck, babylon, Ny, 1935” in barely legible, worn pencil. babylon was the annual site of the National decoy Show starting in 1923, and Wheeler was often in attendance in the 1930s and ‘40s. Original paint with minor touch-up to bill tip edges and along neck seat.

34 Charles E. “Shang” Wheeler (1872-1949) Striped bass, 1906

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$2,000 -$3,000

liTeraTure: dixon Macd. Merkt, Shang. A Biography of Charles E. Wheeler, Spanish Fork, uT, 1984, dust jacket, exact drawing illustrated.

signed “Shang ‘06” lower center pen and ink drawing, 12 3⁄4 by 6 in.

The original mat also retains a pencil remarque by Wheeler exhibiting two fishermen in a dory fishing at the edge of submerged rocks landing a “rockfish” or striped bass.

$2,000 -$4,000 24

35 Preening Wigeon Drake charleS e. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ShaNgâ&#x20AC;? Wheeler (1872-1949) STraTFord, cT, c. 1930

a classic, hollow-carved, turned-head wigeon with combed vermiculation and scratched feather detail on the head. This is believed to be the finest Wheeler wigeon to ever come on the market. Excellent original paint with light gunning wear, a small tail chip, and the rigging removed. liTeraTure: dixon Macd. Merkt, Shang. A Biography of Charles E. Wheeler, Spanish Fork, uT, 1984, p. 161, plate 171, similar decoy illustrated.

$30,000 -$40,000

36 Wood Duck Drake charleS e. “ShaNg” Wheeler (1872-1949) STraTFord, cT, c. 1940

august Mac Taggart was Wheeler’s assistant at the connecticut oyster Farms company and eventually took over his position there. retirement found august Mac Taggart on the carolina coast and he sold his treasured Wheeler carvings to the consignor in 1977. in many instances carvings find their way to the best patrons and friends of the artist; this wood duck exemplifies that pattern. This content drake rests on a carved base with a slightly turned head that draws back to a fine crest. The body displays raised feather groups and split, raised wing tips. The bird is finished with Wheeler’s finest paint detail that includes blending, feather painting, and tight vermiculation. only three or four other decorative wood duck drakes by this maker are known to exist. This is believed to be the finest of that group and was selected by connecticut decoy specialist, dixon Merkt, to be prominently featured in The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys. Outstanding original paint with minimal wear.

ProveNaNce: gifted to august Mac Taggart by the artist Todd lovell collection liTeraTure: dixon Macd. Merkt, Shang. A Biography of Charles E. Wheeler, Spanish Fork, uT, 1984, color plate v, page 67, exact bird illustrated.

Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 83, exact bird illustrated. $20,000 - $30,000

37 Yellowlegs george h. boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, Nh, c. 1900

a life-size shorebird decoy displaying boyd’s classic form, “shoe button” eyes, and stippled feather detail. Original paint with light gunning wear, touch-up to a neck crack, and a wing tip chip. liTeraTure: Jim cullen, Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941, rye, Nh, 2009, pp. 2024, similar shorebird decoys illustrated.

$2,000 -$4,000

38 Yellowlegs loThroP holMeS (1824-1899) kiNgSToN, Ma, c. 1880

an alert, four-piece, laminated shorebird decoy by this famous carver from the South Shore of Massachusetts. Original paint with gunning wear, seam shrinkage, and paint loss at wing laminations. Replaced eyes and bill. ProveNaNce: Mark r. Mahoney collection

$1,000 - $2,000

39 Raised-Wing Yellowlegs NorTh caroliNa or NeW JerSey, c. 1880

a well-crafted shorebird displaying a metal bill, raised carved wings, a downward-angled split tail, and a faint Mackey collection stamp on underside. A mixture of original paint and old in-use repaint on the underside with gunning wear. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey collection

Milton c. Weiler collection by descent in the Weiler family liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very Rare and Important

American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. Of Belford, New Jersey, Session ii, July 18, 1973, hyannis, Ma, lot 597, exact decoy illustrated. 39

Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, p. 61, rigmate decoy illustrated. $600 -$900

40 Yellowlegs JoSePh W. liNcolN (1859-1938) accord, Ma, c. 1900

a tack-eyed, split-tailed shorebird decoy with stippled paint and the Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside. exhibiting fine proportions with a delicate thin neck and typical spoke-shaved finish. Original paint with even gunning wear. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection asa allen collection Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session iii, 1973, lot 325, exact bird illustrated.

cap vinal, Joseph W. Lincoln, rockland, Ma, 2002, p. 65, similar decoy illustrated. $2,000 - $3,000

41 Yellowlegs SouTh Shore, Ma, c. 1900

a tack-eyed, papier-mĂ˘chĂŠ shorebird decoy with a Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and an in-use bill repair. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection asa allen collection Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session iv, 1973, lot 321, exact bird illustrated.

cap vinal, Joseph W. Lincoln, rockland, Ma, 2002, p. 60, similar decoy illustrated. $500 - $800

29 40

The dexTer-gardNer doWiTcher Pair “dr. clarence Tripp gardner (1844-1907), a prominent surgeon and president of the rhode island Medical Society, and Newton dexter (1841-1901), a naturalist associated with the Smithsonian, were hunting and fishing companions who worked together on the creation of a number of remarkable shorebird decoys, including hollow- and solid-bodied curlews, yellowlegs, black-bellied and golden plovers, and dowitchers. both men were skilled in taxidermy and mounted many of the birds they shot. Their collection of specimens was later donated to the roger Williams Park Museum of Natural history in Providence. gardner was precocious and ambitious. he taught school briefly at fourteen, entered brown university at sixteen, and enlisted in the union army when the civil War broke out even though he was two years under age. he fought in the first and last engagements of the war. in 1866 he graduated from harvard Medical School. in 1883, he built a summer home in little compton, rhode island, on Sakonnet Point which is still called gardner’s bluff, where he hunted and fished with dexter and his son, clarence h. gardner, who was also a skilled taxidermist. in a memorial appreciation, gardner’s colleague, dr. Walter lee Munroe, noted: ‘he was a daring and original surgeon… he was a born mechanic and dexterous in the use of all manner of tools. Many of this happiest leisure hours were spent in his work-shop where he was equally at home whether engaged in fashioning and painting decoys or installing an electric lighting plant. To this mechanical dexterity can be attributed many of his successes as a surgeon… he was an ardent sportsman, especially with the shotgun, and lost no opportunity when the birds were flying and he was away from business. he had a profound knowledge of natural history and especially ornithology. his collection of shore-birds and seafowl at Sakonnet, all shot and mounted by himself, his son, and the late Newton dexter, would be hard to duplicate. his retentive memory made him a mine of information as to the habits and habitat of the different species.’ Newton dexter was a largely self-taught naturalist whose early talents were sufficient enough that he was invited to assist the renowned harvard Scientist louis agassiz on a 1865 expedition up the amazon. The pioneering psychologist William James, who was then a medical student at harvard, was also an assistant on the trip and became a good friend of dexter’s. dexter showed such remarkable ability as a naturalist during the trip that agassiz recommended him to the Smithsonian for a return expedition, after which he gave up the idea of going to college and devoted the rest of his life to scientific studies. he spent several years in the american West, where he lived for a time in a Sioux village and befriended both Sitting bull and buffalo bill cody, and traveled extensively in pursuit of specimens throughout his life. in his later years, dexter wintered at oak lodge in grant, Florida, a boardinghouse frequented by naturalists and sportsmen, on the St. Johns river south of Melbourne, and spent summers with gardner in Sakonnet. he died there in 1901 after suffering a heart attack while the two men were out fishing.” —robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America

42 Outstanding Dowitcher Pair They rank not only among the finest shorebird decoys ever to come on the market, but also, like the Nina Fletcher little duo of bunn-bowman curlews, crowell dust-jacket plovers, and Fred Nichols animated plover and yellowlegs, these iconic bird decoys represent the very best of american folk art. Both are in fine original paint with minor gunning wear.

NeWToN dexTer (1838-1901) aNd dr. clareNce T. gardNer (1844-1907) liTTle coMPToN, ri, c. 1885

Newport, rhode island, produced some of the best woodworkers the world has ever known, perhaps none more recognized than the cabinet makers John goddard (1723-1785) and John Townsend (1732-1809). a century later, just a few miles across the bay at Sakonnet Point, the naturalists dexter-gardner produced rhode island’s finest bird carvings.

ProveNaNce: Frank d. lisle collection

lawrence lisle collection James M. Mccleery, M.d. collection Private collection

in the 1930s Frank d. lisle (1871-1940) purchased the summer home of dr. clarence gardner. The summer home was built in 1883 and perfectly located on the productive shores of Sakonnet Point, ideal for fishing and hunting. Soon after the purchase, lisle discovered dexter and gardener’s rig of shorebirds in an outbuilding on the property.

literature: hal Sorensen ed., Decoy Collector’s Guide: 1966-67 Annual, burlington, ia, p. 64, exact shorebird decoys illustrated. Sotheby’s and guyette and Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, January 22, 2000, lots 541 and 542, exact birds illustrated.

Newton dexter was an excellent taxidermist. While both gentlemen carved shorebirds, dexter painted them as well. information regarding this important rig was first published in hal Sorenson’s 1966-67 decoy collector’s guide. These exact dowitchers are prominently featured in the article written by Frank lisle’s sons, lawrence and richard.

robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., houston, Tx, 1992, pp. 32-33, exact shorebirds illustrated. robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, New york, Ny, 2010, pp. 165-167, exact decoys illustrated.

Measuring almost twelve inches long, these boldly carved shorebird decoys exhibit hollow, laminated three-piece, peggedbody construction. one bird has a turned head while the other displays a tucked head; both have carved raised wings and a superb dry original surface.

gene and linda kangas, Decoys, Paducah, ky, 1992, p. 310, exact decoys illustrated. $200,000 - $300,000

“The dexter-gardner tucked and turned dowitchers are not only exquisite figures of wooden sculpture, they are singular in their design. They sat front and center on Jim Mccleery’s shelf and with good reason, they possess a bold and powerful dynamic not often seen in shorebird decoys.” —Stephen o’brien Jr.

43 Red Knot The dexter-gardner dowitcher pair shown in dr. James M. Mccleery’s living room c. 1995.

JoSePh W. liNcolN (1859-1938) accord, Ma, c. 1890

an extremely rare red-breasted, or robin snipe, shorebird decoy displaying tack eyes, stipple-painted feathering along the back, knife carving, and a Mccleery collection stamp on the underside. it is also marked on each side with stamped letters that appear to read “c a _ _ rdy,” possibly for sportsman and early a. e. crowell patron, charles ashley hardy.

publication is virtually impossible. Fine original paint with light gunning wear. ProveNaNce: James M. Mccleery, M.d. collection

Private collection liTeraTure: Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 13, exact decoy illustrated.

This exact decoy was used as a model for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings.

Sotheby’s and guyette and Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, January 22, 2000, lot 321, exact bird illustrated.

The largest and brightest of the peeps, red knots rely heavily on consuming horseshoe crab eggs in delaware bay during their migrations. historically one of the smallest populations of shorebirds, red knot decoys are exceedingly rare. lincoln carved very few birds of this species, and finding an example other than this one in any decoy

cap vinal, Joseph W. Lincoln, rockland, Ma, 2002, p. 66, related decoys illustrated. $6,000 -$8,000

44 Black-Bellied Plover JoSePh W. liNcolN (1859-1939) (aTTr.) accord, Ma, c. 1880

This decoy is distinctively animated with its skyward reaching head and graceful sweeping tail. Massachusetts, with its bountiful shorebird hunting grounds, produced a great number of shorebird decoy makers. dozens of talented carvers were known to have worked within a hundred mile radius of boston. Within that group, perhaps no other maker, save the master a. e. crowell, is as well-known as lincoln within collecting circles. during his lifetime lincoln produced hundreds of plover decoys in several grades, perhaps none more bold and racy than this early plover. Measuring twelve and one-quarter inches in length, this decoy is the same size as harry v. long’s crowell dust-jacket plover and bears a striking resemblance. This singular oversized plover by this important Massachusetts maker is the only one of its type to have surfaced. This auction marks the first time that this decoy has been publicly offered for sale since 1973. The underside bears the Mackey collection ink stamp. Original paint with fine patina, even gunning wear, a minor tail chip, and worn stick hole. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection asa allen collection Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session iii, 1973, lot 323, exact bird illustrated.

copley Fine art auctions, llc, The Harry V. Long Collection of A. Elmer Crowell Decoys, The Sporting Sale, boston, Ma, 2009, pp. 82-86. $20,000 - $30,000

45 Milton C. Weiler (1910-1974) Massachusetts Trio signed “M. c. Weiler” lower right watercolor, 12 by 15 1⁄2 in.

This painting was completed for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. The lincoln red knot, lot 43, was used as a model for this watercolor. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family Private collection

liTeraTure: Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 13, exact painting.

$1,500 -$2,500

46 Dowitcher or Yellowlegs

Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 46, similar decoy illustrated.

dave “uMbrella” WaTSoN (1851-1938) or ira d. hudSoN (1873-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1910

This bird hails from both the William J. Mackey, Jr. and William h. Purnell, Jr. collections and bears their stamp and brand, respectively. bill Purnell put together one of the greatest Southern decoy collections ever assembled. he owned a half dozen of the best hudson-Watson shorebirds, describing this particular decoy as “the best” among that group.

henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family: Chincoteague Carvers, lewes, de, 2002, pp. 140-141, similar decoys illustrated. Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 24, rigmate illustrated.

Made from mahogany, this chincoteague island shorebird decoy displays a feeding posture with deep v-cut wing definition.

$20,000 - $30,000

William J. Mackey, Jr. wrote in Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings: “So little is known about Watson and his work that one wonders how such famous gunners as van campen heilner came to have the gooseville gun club stocked with Watson’s decoys. of course, he was head and shoulders over all local competition. it is only within the last few years, however, that his shorebirds have been identified. The pert dowitcher shown was part of a little group found in andy dirksen’s clam house, where they had gathered dust for many years. andy had ordered them from dave Watson, so the evidence was complete. Since that happy day, a few more pieces have turned up that can be attributed to him.” Original paint with even gunning wear, a chip missing from the point of bill insertion, and partial bill repair.

47 Dowitcher or Yellowlegs

ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection William h. Purnell, Jr. collection Private collection liTeraTure: cameron T. Mcintyre, “ira hudson: creating the perfect virginia decoy”, Decoy Magazine, lewes, de, September/ october, 1995, p. 15, exact decoy illustrated.

dave “uMbrella” WaTSoN (1851-1938) or ira d. hudSoN (1873-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1910

This bird is a rigmate to the previous lot and hails from both the William J. Mackey, Jr. and William h. Purnell, Jr. collections. it bears the Mackey collection stamp on the underside. Made from mahogany, it exhibits rare one-piece construction and deep v-cut wing definition. Original paint with gunning wear. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection William h. Purnell, Jr. collection Private collection liTeraTure: Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 45, rigmate illustrated.

henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas, exton, Pa, 1983, p. 85, plate 116, similar decoy illustrated. $10,000 - $15,000

48 Milton C. Weiler (1910-1974) Dave Watson signed “M. c. Weiler” lower center watercolor, 12 by 11 in.

an accomplished carver as well as painter, Weiler was a decoy collector and a national judge in decoy carving competitions. an outdoorsman and conservationist, he was devoted to trout and salmon fishing and waterfowl and upland gunning. his paintings are widely represented in private collections of sporting art across the country. This painting was completed for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family Private collection liTeraTure: Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 24, exact painting illustrated.

$1,500 - $2,500

49 Curlew aSSaTeague, va, c. 1880

a three-piece, laminated, full-bodied shorebird decoy, displaying tack eyes, and two stick holes on the underside. This plump curlew measures almost four and one-half inches in width. it is one of the fattest curlew decoys to have surfaced from any region. In old paint, worn to the wood in places with gunning wear, and an old replaced bill. ProveNaNce: grayson chesser collection

Private Southern collection $3,000 - $5,000

50 Plover dave “uMbrella” WaTSoN (1851-1938) or ira d. hudSoN (1873-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1900

a plump shorebird decoy displaying scratch feather detail and a distinct central ridge along the top of the tail. The ridge treatment and paddle tail carving are nearly identical to that of lots 46 and 47, but without the raised wings. it also bears the Mackey collection stamp on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear, a tight age crack on one side, and restoration to lower half of the bill. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection Private collection liTeraTure: Stephen o’brien Jr. Fine arts, 2003 Catalog, boston, Ma, 2003, fig. 57 exact decoy illustrated.

richard a. bourne co. inc., Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session vii, 1974, lot 86, rigmate illustrated. henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family: Chincoteague Carvers, lewes, de, 2002, p. 141, similar decoy illustrated. henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas, exton, Pa, 1983, p. 107, plate 175, similar decoy illustrated.

51 Robin Snipe charleS Fulcher STacy, Nc, c. 1920

a life-size shorebird decoy with an original wire for use as a stick-up. Original paint with gunning wear. Repair to bill. liTeraTure: William Neal conoley, Jr., Waterfowl Heritage: North Carolina Decoys and Gunning Lore, Wendell, Nc, 1982, p. 259, exact decoy illustrated.

$1,200 - $1,800

$6,000 - $9,000

52 Turned-Head Yellowlegs charleS S. clark (1869-1947), chiNcoTeague, va or WilliaM J. MaTTheWS (b. 1855) aSSaWoMaN iSlaNd, va, c. 1890

a dramatic turned-head shorebird decoy with unusual features including elliptical carved eyes, a sharp ridge down the back, and sharp v-cut wing-tips. The mortise-and-tenon fit oak bill is both turned to the right approximately 80 degrees and rotated clockwise 45 degrees giving the bird an inquisitive appearance.

at the turn of the century. both Matthews and clark were oystermen. The Mackey collection ink stamp is on the underside. Excellent dry old paint with even gunning wear. ProveNaNce: William Matthews rig

William J. Mackey, Jr. collection, acquired from the William Matthews estate Private collection

Mackey collected this shorebird from the Matthews rig, which was used on assawoman island located at the southern tip of what is now the chincoteague National Wildlife refuge.

liTeraTure: Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa,

When bill Mackey purchased the gunning rig from the Matthewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; estate it consisted of shorebird decoys carved by several different talented virginia makers. birds carved and painted by this hand have historically been credited as works by charles clark who lived on chincoteague island

$20,000 - $30,000

1972, p. 60, exact decoy illustrated. William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p. 37, plate 16, exact decoy illustrated.

53 Eskimo Curlew eNoch TolSoN ocracoke, Nc, c. 1910

an exceptionally rare eskimo curlew decoy with carved eyes, deep “S” carved shoulders, raised wings, and notch-carved tail and wing tip detail. The original two wire leg holes, often seen in North carolina shorebirds, have been filled. a rigmate by the same maker was offered in 1971 at a richard bourne auction. as a testament to the quality of Tolson’s work, in that auction the Tolson curlew was one of only three decoys that carried a reserve. Original paint with minor wear. ProveNaNce: collectable old decoys, South carolina

Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Public Auction, hyannis, Ma, august, 1971, lot 210, rigmate illustrated.

$30,000 - $40,000

54 Two Yellowlegs kNoTTS iSlaNd, Nc, c. 1900

Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, p. 73, exact decoy illustrated (photograph reversed).

an important pair of North carolina yellowlegs decoys exhibiting metal bills, hand-carved knife marks, and the Mccleery collection stamp on the underside of each. both birds feature a hole drilled through the tail which was for stringing the birds when they were carried in the field. These exact birds, along with their rigmates, were gunned on the outer banks in Whalebone, North carolina. once retired they were immortalized in colio’s American Decoys book and Mackey’s American Bird Decoys, Folk art chapter. Original paint with even gunning wear.

Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 173a, exact decoys illustrated. robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., houston, Tx, 1992, p. 87, exact decoys illustrated. Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 182, rigmate decoy illustrated.

ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection James M. Mccleery, M.d. collection Private collection

$8,000 - $12,000

liTeraTure: William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p. 247, plate 188, exact decoys illustrated.

55 Turned-Head Hissing Canada Goose ira d. hudSoN (1875-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1940

a superb hissing goose with a full-figured balsa body. The broad base of the neck draws back before tapering down and reaching forward with a turn to the left. The head features very full cheeks, eye groves, and carved bill detail. The body showcases hudson’s best stippled paint along the back, swirls along the sides, and scratch-painted primaries. The bird shows fluted tail carving. hudson hissing geese in original paint and condition are nearly impossible to find. This decoy along with one other stunning example in a private collection, are perhaps the two best hudson hissing geese known to exist. The underside bears a metal tag numbered “85.” In original paint with even gunning wear and some flaking at the seams. ProveNaNce: J. creighton riepe, Jr. collection

descended through the riepe family Private collection, virginia Private collection liTeraTure: henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas, exton, Pa, 1983, p. 209, similar decoys illustrated.

henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family, lewes, de, 2002, pp. 95 and 98, similar decoys illustrated. gary guyette and Frank M. Schmidt, North American Bird Decoys at Auction, St. Michaels, Md, april 2008, front cover, p. 89, lot 400, exact decoy illustrated. gary guyette and Frank M. Schmidt, North American Bird Decoys at Auction, St. Michaels, Md, april 2012, inside front cover, pp. 170-171, lot 580, exact decoy illustrated. $50,000 - $60,000

56 Brant ira d. hudSoN (1875-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1930

a rare hollow brant decoy made for the bob-o-del gun club. This club was founded by members of general Motors on an island that is now part of the assateague National Seashore, adjacent to hudson’s home on chincoteague island. henry Stansbury, in his book on hudson, writes, “The best rig of ira hudson brant decoys belonged to the bob-o-dell gun club on the eastern Shore of virginia. Made in the 1930s, they can be easily identified by the circle brand under their tail that was burned in with a red-hot cast iron pipe.” branded “o” and “WhPJr” on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear and flaking to both sides of neck seat, seam shrinkage, and an old tail chip. ProveNaNce: bob-o-del gun club rig

William h. Purnell, Jr. collection Private collection liTeraTure: robert h. richardson ed., Chesapeake Bay Decoys,

burtonsville, Md, 1991, p. 187, exact decoy illustrated. a. Fleckenstein, Jr., exton, Pa, 1983, p. 206, Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas, similar decoys illustrated. henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family, lewes, de, 2002, pp. 74-75, rigmates illustrated.

57 Miniature Mallard Drake ira d. hudSoN (1873-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1930

a rare and exceptional four-and-three-eighths-inch long carving. Original paint with minor wear, including bill tip and tail edge rubs. ProveNaNce: henry h. Stansbury collection

lloyd r. hudson collection (grandson of the maker) liTeraTure: henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family, lewes, de, 2002, p. 157, exact bird illustrated.

$3,000 - $5,000

$6,500 - $8,500

58 Bluebill Pair ira d. hudSoN (1875-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1920

Two rare hollow-carved decoys displaying tack eyes, carved bill detail, and their original rigging. both are branded “P” for William Purnell, Jr. collection on the bottom. Original paint with gunning wear and some darkening touch-up on drake. Hen has some discoloration or darkening as well. ProveNaNce: William h. Purnell, Jr.

collection Private collection liTeraTure: henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family, lewes, de, 2002, pp. 71 and 72, similar decoys illustrated.

$3,500 - $4,500

balsa body construction, and a restored cedar bottom board. Original paint with gunning wear, a tail chip, and a neck repair. ProveNaNce: Private collection

$500 - $700

60 Wigeon Drake delberT hudSoN (1928-1981) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1950

a tack-eyed decoy with carved bill detail. Worn-to-wood original paint with heavy gunning wear including a crack along the back and a neck seat chip. liTeraTure: henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family, lewes, de, 2002, p. 137, similar decoy illustrated.

$400- $600

59 Black Duck ira d. hudSoN (1875-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1930

a sleek decoy displaying painted eyes, a cedar head with sharp eye grooves, carved bill delineation, joined tongue-and-groove

61 Bufflehead ira d. hudSoN (1876-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c . 1920

a tack-eyed bufflehead with an old “jelly

jar” label on the bottom which describes the bird as a “little Whistler drake.” In original paint with touch-up along age line, gunning wear, and age cracks. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family $600 - $900

62 Redhead ira d. hudSoN (1876-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1930

a redhead with carved bill detail, notched tail feather delineation, and lightly indented marks in the surface showing where the scratch feathering had been applied. The paint has been removed, gunning wear, and age cracks. Provenance: Milton c. Weiler collection descended in the Weiler family $200 - $300

63 Pintail Drake ira d. hudSoN (1875-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1930

The long slender body features flared carving at the base of the tail. The head has full cheeks and a slightly upturned bill. This decoy was never rigged. Original paint with light even wear. Some minor shrinkage to chestnut-colored head. Touch-up to one and one-half inches along left neck seam and three inches along left wing edge. Provenance: Private collection liTeraTure: henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family, lewes, de, 2002, p. 122, similar decoys illustrated.

henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas, exton, Pa, 1983, p. 41, plate xxiv, similar decoy illustrated. $20,000 - $30,000 63

64 Early Red-Breasted Merganser Drake ira d. hudSoN (1873-1949) chiNcoTeague, va, c. 1915

a rare and very early raised-wing merganser decoy by hudson displaying a thin fluted crest, elaborate wing and tail carving, even wear, and tack eyes. This decoy bridges the gap between hudson’s very early “gargatha” mergansers, which were made in 1914 or earlier, and his most well developed mergansers made circa 1930. This decoy shows hudson’s rapid development from the gargatha birds, with a full, almost humpback, body and intricate and refined carving. Original paint with even gunning wear, working touch-up to wing stripes, cracks in neck, and replaced bill. ProveNaNce:

henry h. Stansbury collection lloyd r. hudson collection (grandson of the maker)

liTeraTure: henry h. Stansbury, Ira D. Hudson and Family, lewes, de, 2002, p. 116, exact bird illustrated.

henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Southern Decoys of Virginia and the Carolinas, exton, Pa, 1983, p. 5, plate 3, and p. 28, plate 27, gargatha decoys illustrated. $15,000 - $25,000 48

67 Canvasback uPPer bay, MarylaNd, c 1910

an old full-bodied decoy. In old in-use repaint worn to the wood in places, a reset neck with crack, and heavy gunning wear. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family 66

$300 - $500

65 High-Head Mallard Hen

68 Black Duck and Bluebill

curriTuck couNTy, NorTh caroliNa, c. 1920

a black duck decoy by r. Madison Mitchell (1901-1993), havre de grace, Md, c. 1940. displays Mitchell’s early curved speculum stripe and a William J. Mackey, Jr. collection stamp on the bottom. a bluebill drake by robert “bob” Mcgaw (1879-1958), havre de grace, Md, c. 1920. displays the maker’s early head pattern and original rigging. The initials “r.M.” are lightly incised in the bottom. Both are in original paint with gunning wear. The black duck has a tight age line along bottom left side.

a “battery bird” from one of currituck Sound’s fifty historic battery rigs displaying a boat hull-like body and primitive yet effective detail. William conoley, Jr. in his book Waterfowl Heritage: North Carolina Decoys... quotes an old market hunter describing decoys from the area by saying, “We just want them (waterfowl) close enough to shoot, not to fall in love with the decoy.” Old original paint with gunning wear including a paint flake in the wing patch and a neck crack. $200 - $300

ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection (black duck) Milton c. Weiler collection descended in the Weiler family

66 Swan dorcheSTer couNTy, MarylaNd (aTTr.), c. 1900

$500 - $700

an old swan decoy with “blacksmith era” iron rigging on the bottom. In repaint with gunning wear, bill carving, and seam shrinkage. $1,000 - $1,500

69 70

69 Miniature Swan

71 Miniature Canada Goose

73 Miniature Bluebill

roberT “bob” McgaW (1879-1958) havre de grace, Md, c. 1930

a seven-and-three-quarter-inch-long swan decoy mounted on a bevel-edged base. Original paint with minor wear including a couple small stains and a neck crack.

a six-and-three-quarter-inch-long goose decoy with finely detailed paint and an old “jelly” label on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear.

a five-and-three-quater-inch-long miniature. Original paint with loose base fasteners and a hairline neck crack.

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family

$300 - $500

70 Miniature Pintail

72 Miniature Mallard

roberT “bob” McgaW (1879-1958) havre de grace, Md, c. 1930

a seven-inch-long miniature decoy with intricate paint. Original paint with minor wear including a loss of filler on the top of the head.

a six-inch-long decoy with pleasing patina. Original paint with minor wear from handling and craquelure on the base surface.

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

$300 - $500

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

$300 - $500

74 Important Decorative Pintail Pair leMuel T. Ward (1896-1984) criSField, Md, 1961

This magnificent pair of birds was made by Ward for col. John M. leavens (1907-1987), a harvard law School graduate, WWii veteran, and a resident of Summit, New Jersey and Martha’s vineyard, Massachusetts. leavens, a decoy collector in the 1960s, wrote an article about the Wards in a 1964 Decoy Collector’s Guide and wrote an entire chapter in cheever’s book on the Ward brothers. They are a magnificently carved pair of pintail decoys made for a friend and biographer of the Ward brothers. The drake has intricately detailed paint and raised and carved wing feathers. The bottom of the drake reads “hollow Pine by l.T. Ward, crisfield, Md, -1961-.” The rare turned-head preening hen has an extensively carved raised wing and carved tail feathers. The bottom of the hen reads “Female Pintail, hollow cedar. Made for John leavens collection by l.T. Ward, crisfield, Md, -1961-.” Original paint with light craquelure to head of drake. ProveNaNce: John M. leavens collection

liTeraTure: byron cheever ed., L. T. Ward and Bro. :Wildfowl Counterfeiters, Spanish Fork, uT, p. 36, color plate 12, exact decoys illustrated.

hal Sorenson, Decoy Collector’s Guide, burlington, ia, oct.december, 1964, p. 29, exact decoys illustrated. $10,000 - $15,000

Private collection, by descent in the family

75 Pintail Drake The Ward broTherS, leMuel T. (1896-1984) aNd STePheN (1895-1976) criSField, Md, c. 1948

a classic ‘48 pintail with a slightly turned head and a balsa body with its original keel. The decoy is signed and dated with Ward brothers’ letterhead decoupaged to the bottom. Very good original paint with light wear. $3,000 - $5,000

76 Mallard Head Bookends The Ward broTherS, leMuel T. (1896-1984) aNd STePheN (1895-1976) criSField, Md, c. 1936

a pair of early, superbly carved, hand-painted, cedar bookends with razor-sharp bills, measuring seven inches high. The back and bottom of the carvings are covered with felt. In original paint with a spot of shrinkage on the hen’s bill and slight neck seam separation. ProveNaNce: dr. Morton d. kramer collection liTeraTure: ronald J. gard and brian J. Mcgrath, The Ward Brothers’ Decoys, Wolfe city, Tx, 1989, p. 127, plate 113, similar bookends illustrated.

$1,200 - $1,800 76

77 Mallard Jewelry Box The Ward broTherS, leMuel T. (1896-1984) aNd STePheN (1895-1976) criSField, Md, 1971

an alert, turned-head, life-size decoy made into a jewelry or dresser box. Signed by both Ward brothers, dated “1971,” and numbered “1 of 24” on bottom. Original paint with light wear. ProveNaNce: Private collection liTeraTure: ronald J. gard and brian J. Mcgrath, The Ward Brothers’ Decoys, Wolfe city, Tx, 1989, p. 126, plate 112, similar example illustrated.

glenn lawson, The Story of Lem Ward as told by Ida Ward Linton to Glenn Lawson, West chester, Pa, 1984, p. 103, similar bird illustrated. $1,500 - $2,500 77

79 Basket of Mergansers clareNce hix “PaP” creighToN (1885-1977) hooPer’S iSlaNd, Md, c. 1920

Five red-breasted merganser hens with a vintage oak splint basket. Original paint with gunning wear and tight age cracks. ProveNaNce: Private collection liTeraTure: robert h. richardson ed., Chesapeake Bay Decoys, burtonsville, Md, 1991, pp. 109-110 and 112.

$1,000 - $1,500 79

80 Pileated Woodpecker Door Knocker c. 1930

78 Rare Shorebird

a twelve-inch-tall woodpecker door knocker. The bird displays carved eyes, a wire bill, and incised feather delineation in the carved crest, primaries, and tail. Pulling down an old cod line rocks the bird into a natural branch base as the iron bill contacts a large nail head. Original paint with wear, bird was reset to post.

leMuel T. Ward (1896-1984) criSField, Md, c. 1920

This historic walnut shorebird displays raised wing carving and an applied head. in ida Ward linton’s 1984 book about her father, Lem Ward, this exact shorebird is illustrated on page 52, as is the inscription on the underside which is signed and dated “1920.” The caption reads, “according to lem, this is the only survivor of his boyhood decoys that he used to lure shorebirds before hunting them was outlawed.” The photo credit for the bird reads, “courtesy of ida linton.” Original condition with a wing tip chip.

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$300 - $500

81 English Pigeon Weathervane

ProveNaNce: lem Ward, personal shorebird hunting rig

c. 1920

ida Ward linton collection Private collection, Maryland

a life-size english pigeon decoy displaying glass eyes, a curled cast lead beak, raised wings, and a galvanized metal wind rudder. Original paint with wear and a chip at the top of the bill.

liTeraTure: glenn lawson, The Story of Lem Ward as told by Ida Ward Linton to Glenn Lawson, West chester, Pa, 1984, p. 52, exact bird illustrated.

ProveNaNce: henry Stansbury collection

$800 - $1,200

$600 - $900

The Mccleery dilley TurNSToNe regarding the rig of six dilley shorebirds that he first acquired, William J. Mackey, Jr. recounted in Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings,: “These decoys had real class and were envied by fellow collectors such as Joel barber and edgar burke, who left my house walking on air because i had given them each a snipe.”

82 Ruddy Turnstone JohN dilley Quogue, loNg iSlaNd, Ny, c. 1890

along with lothrop holmes, perhaps no other known maker created a ruddy turnstone with greater appeal. When referring to dilley shorebirds in American Bird Decoys, Mackey states, “There is no question that the detailed, stylized painting is unsurpassed. They are beautiful examples from the hand of a fastidious workman.” Starting with clean lines and a solid form, dilley applied some of the finest representations of plumage ever demonstrated. using a two-tiered paint technique, he was able to imply detail without carving or painting every feather. This turnstone with carved raised wings, in bright breeding plumage, exhibits the pinnacle of his abilities. its bright color and high contrast set it apart from other dilleys. The top dilley in the Mccleery auction, many also consider this the finest dilley known to exist. Stamped “Mccleery” on the underside. Original paint with light wear. ProveNaNce: dr. James Mccleery collection

Private collection liTeraTure: Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 108, exact decoy illustrated.

robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, Ny, Ny, 2010, p.181, exact bird illustrated. Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 410, exact decoy illustrated. robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., houston, Tx, 1992, p. 41, exact shorebird illustrated. William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, Ny, Ny, 1965, p. 66, similar bird illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 46, similar example illustrated. alan g. haid and brandy S. culp, The Allure of the Decoy, charleston, Sc, 2013, p. 35, similar decoy illustrated. Joe French, “The dilley Shorebirds,” Decoy Magazine, lewes, de, 1994, pp. 8-11, related examples illustrated. Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 7. $80,000 - $120,000

83 Willet

85 Milton C. Weiler (1910-1974) John Dilley

JohN dilley Quogue, Ny, c. 1890

The species of this decoy has been crisply identified by the maker as a “Willet” on the underside in distinctive painted lettering. This full-bodied, split-tail carving features the intricate and precise feathering that dilley is known for and that collectors covet. lending to the rarity of this Willet decoy, William J. Mackey, Jr. states in Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings that only dilley’s yellowlegs featured splittail carving. Outstanding original paint with light gunning wear, a replaced bill, and a couple small chips at back of the stick hole. ProveNaNce: Private collection

signed “M. c. Weiler” lower right watercolor, 13 by 14 in.

This painting was completed for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

$1,500 - $2,500

liTeraTure: Joe French, “The dilley Shorebirds”, Decoy

Magazine, lewes, de, 1994, pp. 8-11, related examples illustrated. Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 7, similar example illustrated. $12,000 - $18,000 85

84 Dowitcher or Red Knot JohN dilley Quogue, Ny, c. 1890

an extremely rare, two-piece, vertically laminated, cork shorebird decoy in spring breeding plumage. The bird exhibits “shoe button” eyes, raised wings, and through-pegged joinery. Original paint with even gunning wear. Restoration to bill, tail, and stick hole area. ProveNaNce: Private collection liTeraTure: Joe French, “The dilley Shorebirds”, Decoy Magazine, lewes, de, 1994, pp. 8-11, related examples illustrated.

$2,000 - $3,000 85

86 Curlew ThoMaS gelSToN (1851-1924) Quogue, loNg iSlaNd, Ny, c. 1890

a glass-eyed, horizontally laminated, cork-bodied shorebird decoy. displayed on the underside is a written description “eskimo curlew, Thomas gelston, Quogue, l. i.” Original paint with light gunning wear, a small tail chip, and a replaced bill. ProveNaNce: russell b. aitken collection

Private collection liTeraTure: christie’s, The Russell B. Aitken Collection of Waterfowl Decoys, New york, Ny, 2003, p. 122, lot 1305, exact decoy illustrated.

henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Shore Bird Decoys, exton, Pa, 1980, p. 132, fig. 148, exact decoy illustrated. Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, book cover, similar decoy illustrated. Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 104, related decoys illustrated. robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, New york, Ny, 2010, p. 182, similar decoys illustrated. $6,000 - $9,000

87 Plover levereTT goldeNboW SQuire (1858-1938) haMPToN bayS, Ny, c. 1890

in her American Decoys book, colio captions this exact decoy: “unknown, but surely the rodin of decoy makers fashioned this huddled-up black-bellied plover.” Measuring twelve and one-half inches long, this oversized plover features bold carving with deep eye grooves, s-carved wings, and a channel between the shoulders. The underside of the bird bears the maker’s identification and two Mackey collection ink stamps. Original paint with even gunning wear. Bill appears to be a replacement.

Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, pp. 58-59, exact decoy illustrated (photograph reversed).

ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection

$25,000 - $35,000

Frank Schmidt and gary guyette, The Art of Deception: Waterfowl Decoys from the Collection of Paul Tudor Jones II, St. Michaels, Md, 2006, p. 65, related shorebird decoys illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 60, similar example illustrated.

Slocum collection Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session iv, 1973, lot 204, exact bird illustrated.

88 detail

The Weiler veriTy Plover 88 Plover obediah veriTy (1813-1901) SeaFord, Ny, c. 1880

Never before offered for sale at public auction, this stellar decoy with impeccable provenance may be the best example of its kind. it was used as the model for Milton Weiler and William J. Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. More recently this important sculpture was immortalized in bronze, cast by accomplished artist dale Weiler. This boldly fashioned beetle-head displays carved eyes, raised S-wings, expertly stippled paint, and a carved “v” on the underside of the tail. Measuring almost a foot in length, this round bird is wider than a baseball measuring just over three inches across. This is one of the only verity decoys that bears a serified “v.” Outstanding original paint with light even gunning wear including small gouges and a few age lines in the underside of the tail.

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p. 102, plate 85, similar decoy illustrated. Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 420, rigmate decoy illustrated. robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, New york, Ny, 2010, p. 180, related decoys illustrated. $30,000 - $50,000

89 Milton C. Weiler (1910-1974) The Veritys signed “M. c. Weiler” lower right watercolor, 12 by 12 in.

This painting was completed for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. The previous blackbellied plover (lot 88) was used as the model for this original watercolor. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

$1,500 - $2,500

90 Tern obediah veriTy (1813-1901) SeaFord, Ny, c. 1860

The late 19th century brought about a change in millinery fashion. at that time, a hat decorated with feathers and wings was considered the height of couture. Though popular for fashion, terns were evidently no culinary delight. Market hunters received only ten dollars per hundred birds and thus terns were not widely hunted. For this reason, old working tern decoys are virtually non-existent, with long island being one of the few areas where rigs have been found. a rare life-size decoy, this tern is one of the finest examples of the species by any maker. in July of 1999 this exact bird set an auction record for any verity decoy at that time. Two of this bird’s rigmates are illustrated on page thirty-one of henry Fleckenstein’s book, Shore Bird Decoys. The caption states that they, “were made by obediah verity of Seaford,

long island, New york - c- 1880. only one rig of twelve are known to have been made by obediah.” “obadiah verity, Seaford” is written on the underside. This rare rig was passed down through the extended verity family of Seaford to Nelson verity (1854-1947). Nelson verity is known to have guided yankee baseball greats, babe ruth and lou gehrig, in South oyster bay. Original paint with warm patina, light staining, and even gunning wear including an old tail chip. ProveNaNce: Private collection liTeraTure: Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 103, exact decoy illustrated.

Joe engers, ed., “1999 year in review”, Decoy Magazine, lewes, de, 1999, front cover, p. 9, exact decoy illustrated.

robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, New york, Ny, 2010, p. 131, similar decoy illustrated (caption reversed). henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Shore Bird Decoys, exton, Pa, 1980, p. 31, plate 34 and color plate 72, rigmates illustrated. William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p. 58, plate 38, related example illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, pp. 32 and 36, similar examples illustrated. richard P. baldwin, The Verity Family of Long Island, New york, Southold, Ny, 2000, p. 126. $25,000 - $35,000

91 Peep obediah veriTy (1813-1901) SeaFord, Ny, c. 1870

displays carved eyes and the maker’s raised wings. Working paint, worn to the wood in places, gunning wear, and a tight age crack in the tail. ProveNaNce: Private collection liTeraTure: William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p.102, plate 85, similar decoy illustrated.

robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, New york, Ny, 2010, p. 180, similar decoy illustrated.

$3,000 - $4,000

92 Outstanding Running Greater Yellowlegs WilliaM J. SouThard bellMore, Ny, c. 1900

This decoy was used as a model for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, making it one of the most well-documented Southard decoys known. This exemplary bird features deeply cut raised wing carving, ticked feather paint on the breast, and stippling along the back. Original paint with even gunning wear. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p.102, plate 86, similar decoy illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 37, similar example illustrated. Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 103, similar decoy illustrated. $10,000 - $15,000

93 Milton C. Weiler (1910-1974) The Seaford Carvers signed “M. c. Weiler” lower right watercolor, 11 1/2 by 13 1/2 in.

This painting was completed for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. The previous running yellowlegs (lot 92) was used as a model for this original watercolor. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

$1,500 - $2,500

94 Willet or Yellowlegs charleS SuMNer buNN (1865-1952) ShiNNecock, Ny or WilliaM “bill” boWMaN (1824-1906) oF baNgor, Me aNd laWreNce, Ny, c. 1900

This classic long island shorebird decoy exhibits the maker’s graceful lines with raised wings and carved primaries. The maker’s signature black bead glass eyes are set within recessed eye grooves above the fully rounded cheeks. This exact bird is illustrated in both black and white and color plates in Fleckenstein’s Shore Bird Decoys book. a nearly identical rigmate is illustrated and identified as a willet in colio’s book American Decoys. William J. Mackey, Jr., one of the most prolific decoy collectors of all time, wrote of the maker of these birds, “Their origin is not definitely known, but the carver created a replica of the live bird as well as any decoy maker of record.” Original paint with light even gunning wear, including a couple of scrapes and chips on underside, and minor touch-up under replaced bill. ProveNaNce: Private collection liTeraTure: henry a. Fleckenstein, Jr., Shore Bird Decoys, exton, Pa, 1980, p. 41, fig.

44 and p. 63, plate xxxiii, exact decoy illustrated. Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, pp. 68-69, nearly identical decoys illustrated. richard e. cohen and brandy S. culp, Preserving the Art of the Decoy, charleston, Sc, 2012, p. 61, similar decoy illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 41, similar example illustrated. $20,000 - $30,000

95 Dowitcher charleS SuMNer buNN (1865-1952) ShiNNecock, Ny or WilliaM “bill” boWMaN (1824-1906) oF baNgor, Me aNd laWreNce, Ny, c. 1900

a long island shorebird decoy in winter plumage displaying glass eyes. a wellexecuted carving with delicate life-like features including raised wings with carved primaries and a gently sloped tail. This decoy and the previous lot are from the same gunning rig as evidenced by two tiny splashes of dark green shutter paint on the back of this bird and on the wing tip of lot 94. Original paint with even gunning wear. One primary feather has an old chip; the head and bill have been reset. ProveNaNce: charles “bud” Ward collection

Private collection liTeraTure: William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p.103,

plate 87, similar decoy illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 39, similar example illustrated. $20,000 - $30,000

96 Important Hudsonian Curlew charleS SuMNer buNN (1865-1952) ShiNNecock, Ny or WilliaM “bill” boWMaN (1824-1906) oF baNgor, Me aNd laWreNce, Ny, c. 1890

an early and outstanding long island shorebird decoy displaying glass eyes, raised wings, and a “r.l” rig brand on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear, chip to tail, end half of bill replaced, and minor flaking. ProveNaNce: robert lawrence gunning rig, lawrence, long island, New york Private collection liTeraTure: Sotheby’s Sale catalog, New york, Ny, october 1997, lot 182, exact bird illustrated.

Frank Schmidt and gary guyette, The Art of Deception: Waterfowl Decoys from the Collection of Paul Tudor Jones II, St. Michaels, Md, 2006, pp. 56-57, related shorebird decoys illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 40, similar example illustrated. $20,000 - $30,000

97 Ruddy Turnstone charleS SuMNer buNN (1865-1952) ShiNNecock, Ny or WilliaM “bill” boWMaN (1824-1906) oF baNgor, Me aNd laWreNce, Ny, c. 1890

an exceedingly rare long island shorebird decoy displaying glass eyes, raised wings, and a “r.l” rig brand on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear, one-half bill repair, and an old tail chip. ProveNaNce: robert lawrence gunning rig, lawrence, long island, New york Private collection liTeraTure: Sotheby’s, Sale catalog New york, Ny, october 1997, lot 179, exact bird illustrated.

Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 40, similar example illustrated. $20,000 - $30,000

97 detail

98 Redhead Drake charleS S. buNN (1865-1952) ShiNNecock reServaTioN, loNg iSlaNd, Ny, c. 1920

a hollow swimming decoy with an inset neck seat. The bottom of this decoy is incised “buNN” and “M” or “W” and has a Mackey collection stamp. charles S. bunn was a well-documented Native american hunting guide and decoy carver, who was known to have guided prominent sportsmen. The March/ april 2004 Decoy Magazine displays an image of this exact bird and the end of the caption reads, “We’re not sure who bought this decoy at the [Mackey] sale, which sold for $350 that day, but if this bunn-bowman is sitting on your shelf we’d love to hear from you.” In-use repaint worn down to wood in places with gunning wear, slight body seam separation, repair to neck, and tight cracks. Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very Rare and

Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session ii, 1973, lot 553, exact bird illustrated. Joe engers, ed., ‘letters’, Decoy Magazine, lewes, de, March/april, 2004, p. 28, exact decoy illustrated. Timothy Sieger, The Decoys of Long Island, Water Mills, Ny, 2010, p. 42, similar example illustrated. $1,500 - $1,800

99 Swimming Red-Breasted Merganser Hen c. 1890

a folky merganser with pegged head construction. The early carving displays racy lines with ridged tail carving. Original paint with gunning wear and a neck crack. $1,000 - $1,500

100 Bluebill Pair veriTy FaMily SeaFord, Ny, c. 1920

Two solid-body rigmates with thin necks and broad bills. In a mixture of old in-use repaint and original paint with gunning wear. Tight cracks to the drake’s neck and bill. $800 - $1,200

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JaSPer N. dodge decoy co. (1884-1894) deTroiT, Mi, c. 1890

an exemplary dodge shorebird decoy, collected by pioneer decoy collector William J. Mackey, Jr. This carving is most likely a plover in winter, non-breeding plumage. The bird displays tack eyes, stippled feathering, and long primary flight feather brush strokes. The bill is made of wire and putty. The underside bears the Mackey collection stamp. Outstanding original paint with light patina and minimal gunning wear.

an early tack-eyed factory shorebird decoy in breeding plumage with the Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear and in-use touch-up to bill.

ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection

ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection asa allen collection Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very Rare and Important

asa allen collection Private collection

American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session iii, 1973, lot 37, exact bird illustrated.

liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session ii, 1973, lot 353, exact bird illustrated.

ron Sharp and bill dodge, Detroit Decoy Dynasty: The Factory Decoys of Petersen, Dodge, and Mason, lawsonville, Nc, 2009, p. 189, similar decoy illustrated.

ron Sharp and bill dodge, Detroit Decoy Dynasty: The Factory Decoys of Petersen, Dodge, and Mason, lawsonville, Nc, 2009, p. 201, similar decoy illustrated. $3,000 - $5,000

$3,000 - $5,000

103 Important Oversized Long-Billed Curlew MaSoN decoy FacTory (1896-1924) deTroiT, Mi, c. 1900

an exceptional example of Mason’s, “a-1-enamel glass eyes... long bill curlew.” This description is transcribed from an original Mason’s decoy catalog. in their 1993 publication on Mason decoys, goldberger and haid discuss curlew by Mason as being, “huge; the bodies alone are 12-inches long.” This example measures thirteen and onehalf inches from the tip of the tail to the front of the breast. William J. Mackey, Jr. writes in Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings: “Mason’s skilled company of woodworkers and artists turned out numerous fine decoys-... The Mason curlew ... in original paint... would be one of the finest of factory shorebirds. Mason’s paint was of unusual high quality,... it has mellowed with age, but still retains the original luxurious, gemlike coloring. The method of application was also peculiar to Mason decoys. The paint is applied in a swirling pattern that made it stand up well against the roughest treatment and the saltiest atlantic tidewaters. The painting style of Mason’s decoys is fixed in a traditional, rather rigid pattern, but there is never a feeling of monotony, but rather one of rich ornamentation.”

This decoy exhibits the finest work of Mason’s painters. a similar example is currently on exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of art, New york, New york, “decoys From the collection of the american Folk art Museum, New york.” Outstanding original paint with nice patina, light gunning wear, a couple tight age lines, and a ding on the underside. ProveNaNce: Private collection liTeraTure: russ J. goldberger and alan g. haid, Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide, burtonsville, Md, 1993, pp. 106, 107, 136, and back dust-jacket cover, similar decoys illustrated.

alan g. haid and brandy S. culp, The Allure of the Decoy, charleston, Sc, 2013, p. 61, similar decoy illustrated. Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 12, Mackey text. $20,000 - $40,000

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roberT elliSToN (1847-1925) bureau, il, c. 1900

MaSoN decoy FacTory (1896-1924) deTroiT, Mi, c. 1910

a hollow decoy with its original elliston stamped lead strip weight. a well-crafted illinois river canvasback decoy with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;blatchford & co., chicagoâ&#x20AC;? raised lettering lead strip weight. eliphalet Wickes or e. W. blatchford lead strips were used by elliston, who stamped the plain back of them with his stamp. The bluebill has been taken down to original paint and wood in places, with gunning wear, a replaced bill, and seam repairs. The canvasback has in-use repaint, worn to original paint in places, gunning wear, and a neck repair.

a solid-body, custom order, Seneca lake model decoy. Original paint with gunning wear, tight age cracks, and a reset original bill tip.

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family $300 - $500

liTeraTure: russ J. goldberger and alan g. haid, Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide, burtonsville, Md, 1993, p. 115, similar decoy illustrated.

$200 - $400

106 Rare Original Acme Decoy Box with Seven Decoys ST. louiS braSS MaNuFacTuriNg co. ST. louiS, Mo, c. 1900

an original lift top shipping and advertising box for acme Folding decoys containing 74

seven original canvas folding decoys. These decoys were patented on oct. 1st, 1895. Their construction included printed canvas details, a wooden bottom board with a stamped patent date, a metal rod lever which raises and lowers the canvas, and a wood insert for the top of the head and bill. The box displays impressed lettering and graphics, wire hinges, a wooden and wire handle, and box-jointed end corners. The box measures sixteen by sixteen by seven inches. enclosed are six hens and one drake of the original twelve that would have been included over one hundred years ago. Original with light gunning wear. ProveNaNce: Margaret and robert Mayo

collection $200 - $400

107 Bluebill

109 Mallard Pair

MaSoN decoy FacTory (1896-1924) deTroiT, Mi, c. 1920

herTer’S iNc. (1935-1970) WaSeca, MN, c. 1940

a painted-eye grade factory decoy with a painted rig identification along the bottom which reads “J. o. Parker.” Original paint with gunning wear and touch-up to a tight age crack along the back.

george l. herter (1911-1994) had these detailed decoys carved by the artistic Wood carving company in chicago, illinois. They were sent to herter’s, where they were hollowed out. They were herter’s finest decoys and were available only for a short time. The Model Perfect # 963 are among the rarest decoys ever offered by the company. This hen retains its curled tail feather (most were removed). Original paint with gunning wear, bottom boards have been removed.

$300 - $500

108 Three Tin Shorebirds and Advertising Print STraTer aNd Sohier (1874-1910) boSToN, Ma, c. 1880

Two Strater and Sohier folding tin shorebird decoys, one yellowlegs and one robin snipe, with the original 1871 patent stencil on the inside. one William read and Sons, boston, Ma, folding tin robin snipe decoy and an old ten-by-seven-inch framed advertising print for their shorebirds. Original paint on plover, repaint on yellowlegs, all have gunning wear. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$200 - $300

$200 - $400

110 Rare High-Head Mallard Pair WalTer h. “Tube” daWSoN (1882-1955) PuTNaM, il, c. 1930

a rare pair of extremely high-head decoys with oversized bodies. in their book Decoys: A North American Survey, gene and linda kangas included a photo of these exact decoys and wrote that they, “were part of a

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special order for a dozen decoys... designed for use in high grass.” branded “kangas” and stamped “Md2” and “Md13” on the bottom. each is fifteen inches long and nearly ten inches high. Both are in original paint with some touch-up to flaking on breasts. The drake has a very old second coat on the underside and lower portion of the sides and has touch-up along a tight crack in the neck. ProveNaNce: gene and linda kangas

collection Private collection liTeraTure: alan g. haid, Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway, exton, Pa, p. 168, exact decoys illustrated.

gene and linda kangas, Decoys: A North American Survey, Spanish Fork, uT, 1983, p. 246, plate 377, exact decoys illustrated. donna Tonelli, Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes, atglen, Pa, 2002, p. 108, exact decoys illustrated. $8,000 - $10,000

111 Swimming Merganser Hen luTher M. NickerSoN (1874-1951) coTuiT, Ma, c. 1920

a fine example of a working cape cod sea duck decoy. The bird displays glass eyes, carved bill detail, and the maker’s classic raised wings. Original paint with gunning wear and craquelure. Touch-up to a neck crack. ProveNaNce: Private collection, cape cod,

Massachusetts $4,000 - $6,000

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112 Old Squaw Drake Ma, c. 1890

a very old swimming sea duck decoy with tack eyes, carved bill outline, and a two-piece body. Mix of original paint with gunning wear and working repaint on white areas and bill. Neck has been reset with minor touch-up. ProveNaNce: Private collection, cape cod,

Massachusetts $1,000 - $1,500

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113 Bluebill Pair heNry keyeS chadWick (1865-1958) oak bluFFS, MarTha’S viNeyard, Ma, c. 1930

a pair of rigmate bluebills with their original rigging and a “Foote” rig brand on the bottom of each. enoch Warren Foote (1861- 1934) and his son robert Foote (1901- 1953) used this rig of decoys from their farm in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. Original paint with areas of craquelure, gunning wear, an age line along the bottom of the hen, and a crack along the bottom of the drake. ProveNaNce: Foote rig

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John M. leavens collection Private collection, by descent in the family $1,000 - $1,500

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114 White-Winged Scoter auguSTuS aaroN WilSoN (1864-1950) SouTh PorTlaNd, Me, c. 1900

Wilson’s “Monhegan style” decoys are defined by their bold features. This scoter with its broad body, intricate bill carving, reared back head, carved wings, and upswept tail epitomizes this highly coveted style. Original paint with gunning wear and tight age lines. ProveNaNce: Private collection, cape cod, Massachusetts liTeraTure: Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, p.

31, similar decoy illustrated. george ross Starr, Jr., M.d., Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway, Tulsa, ok, 1974, p. 138, figure 64, possible rigmate illustrated. robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., houston, Tx, 1992, p. 3, similar decoy illustrated. Shirley and John delph, New England Decoys, exton Pa, 1990, p. 24, rigmate illustrated. $17,500 - $22,500

115 3/4 Size Weighted Mallard e. FraNk adaMS (1871-1944) WeST TiSbury, MarTha’S viNeyard, Ma, c. 1930

an extremely rare fifteen-inch-long carved decoy paperweight with an original maker’s label “e. Frank adams, duck Paper Weights, Marine vanes, West Tisbury, Mass.” on the bottom. Original paint and finish with an age line in the bill, minor flaking, and a tight age crack along the bottom.

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ProveNaNce: John M. leavens collection

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116 Two Wigeon Paperweights e. FraNk adaMS (1871-1944) WeST TiSbury, MarTha’S viNeyard, Ma, c. 1930

a seven-and-one-half-inch-long, carved, cedar paperweight with an inletted lead weight and a maker’s label “e. Frank adams, builder of Marine Weather vanes, West Tisbury, Mass.” on the bottom. a rare ten-inch-long decoy paperweight displaying painted eyes, seldom found raised wings, and a large paper label on the bottom which reads “e. Frank adams, duck Paper Weights, Marine vanes, West Tisbury, Mass.” Both are in original paint. The smaller weight has an age line along the bottom, neck seam shrinkage, and a couple small scrapes. The larger weight has a few minute paint flakes. ProveNaNce: John M. leavens collection

Private collection, by descent in the family $600 - $900

117 Two Miniature Decoy Paperweights

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e. FraNk adaMS (1871-1944) WeST TiSbury, MarTha’S viNeyard, Ma, c. 1910

one five-and-one-half-inch-long bluebill with an old original maker’s label on the bottom. one sixinch-long, carved cedar, red-breasted merganser paperweight with inletted lead on the bottom. Both are in original paint with dark patina and wear to the wood in a couple small areas. ProveNaNce: John M. leavens collection

Private collection, by descent in the family $200 - $300

118 Two Miniature Quail alberT J. diTTMaN (1884-1974) eNgleWood, NJ, c. 1920

an early pair of five-inch long bobwhite quail by a. J. dittman with his White gate Studio, englewood, New Jersey label on the bottom of the male and a remnant of the label under the hen. Both are in original paint with light wear, the male has a wing tip crack and the hen has a beak chip. $800 - $1,200

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119 Rig of Three Yellowlegs Two repainted shorebirds similar in form to decoys carved by charles Thomas of assinippi, Massachusetts and a shorebird similar to the work of harold boice from Pleasantville, New Jersey. Two are in old in-use repaint, one is mostly worn to the wood. All three display heavy gunning wear. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family $200 - $400

120 Minnow-In-Throat Yellowlegs c. 1890

a life-size lesser yellowlegs with painted eyes, a metal bill, and a v-shaped body similar to those found on the South Shore of Massachusetts. In old in-use repaint with heavy gunning wear, worn to the wood in places, and some wood loss along the back of the bird.

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descended in the Weiler family $300 - $500

122 Miniature Yellowlegs daN broWN (1930-2010) SaliSbury, Md, 1972

121 Miniature Hooded Merganser Drake roberT g. kerr (b. 1935) SMiTh FallS, oNTario, caNada, c. 1960

a six-inch-long shorebird carving with raised wings, primary, secondary, and tail feather detail. dedicated to the vreelands, signed and dated by the maker on the bottom of the base. Original condition with minimal wear.

a five-and-three-quarter-inch-long merganser carving with the maker’s early “r.g. kerr, r.r. 4, Smith Falls, oNT.” ink stamp signature on the bottom. Original condition.

ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a. vreeland collection

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family

$500 - $600

$200 - $400

123 Miniature Pintail Drake a. elMer croWell (1862-1952) eaST harWich, Ma, c. 1920

an early waterfowl carving with species identification on the bottom. Original paint with a minute chip on tip of tail. $1,000 - $2,000

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126 Four Wildfowl Calls

caPT. Joel W. barkaloW (eST. 1853-1931) or caPT. J. leWiS barkaloW (1875-1960) Forked river, NJ, c. 1890

Two shorebirds found in a fishing shack on duxbury beach, Massachusetts. a laminated, flat-sided shorebird joined with nails attributed to charles W. Thomas (b. 1875) assinippi, Ma, c. 1900. a tack-eyed, three-piece-laminated, golden plover decoy with split and raised wing tips. Mostly original paint with heavy gunning wear.

a nickel-plated tin shorebird whistle by a r. Woodman Mfr., boston, Mass., stamped â&#x20AC;&#x153;eureka,â&#x20AC;? c. 1900. a New england tinsmith shorebird whistle, c. 1900. a handcrafted bone and wood bird whistle, c. 1900. a george J. Seiss, Toledo, oh, Seiss rooter metal hand-cranked duck call, c. 1910. As found condition.

$250 - $350

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

a rare rigmate pair of eskimo curlew decoys measuring eleven and one-half inches from bill tip to tail. Joel barkalow was one of the earliest New Jersey carvers and the uncle of fellow Forked river carver J. lewis barkelow (1875-1960). Original paint with light gunning wear, one has areas of craquelure.

$400 - $600

ProveNaNce: Private collection

James r. doherty, Classic New Jersey Decoys, louisville, ky, 2011, pp. 171 and xvii.

liTeraTure:

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The Mackey barkaloW PeeP 127 Peep caPT. J. leWiS barkaloW (1875-1960) Forked river, NJ, c. 1900

This small shorebird decoy, made for barkalow’s own rig, displays a throughsplined bill, superb stippled paint, and the maker’s stamped “l b” signature on one side and the underside. The bird also retains the Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside of the tail.

took place when... no one else showed the slightest interest in such artifacts.... Finally lou stood up, pointed to them and said, “you owe me eight dollars and ten cents. They’ll cost you ten cents a piece.” The deal was consummated, and i have treasured them ever since.”

William Mackey wrote in Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings: “in one corner of [barkalow’s] shed were several baskets filled with bird decoys carved by capt. lou. a rig of geese were stacked on shelves, but i can’t recall any duck decoys; the snipe were feast enough for my eyes. as our friendship developed, the possibility grew that i might be able to purchase the bird decoys. it was a rounded rig that included sanderling, least sandpipers, yellowlegs, pectorals and a few black-bellied plover. captain barkalow made the decision to sell his birds without any pressure on my part. after all, this

This decoy was the peep pick of the litter and Mackey used the other examples as currency for his legendary trades, including one that ended up in the dr. george ross Starr, Jr. collection. barkalow was listed in the u.S census for 1900 as a bayman. Fifteen years later, he was listed as a bayman and fisherman, and in 1940, he was listed as a fishing boat captain. Original paint with light gunning wear, including a reset tail chip. ProveNaNce: J. lewis barkalow gunning rig William J. Mackey, Jr. collection

Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very

Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session ii, 1973, lot 339, exact bird illustrated. Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, p. 71, exact bird illustrated. Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 1, Mackey text. george ross Starr, Jr., M.d., Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway, Tulsa, ok, 1974, p. 68, figure 20, rigmate illustrated. $6,000 - $9,000

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128 Black-Bellied Plover daNiel lake leedS (1852-1922) PleaSaNTville, NJ, c. 1890

a painted-eye shorebird decoy with carved raised wings and a “P” brand on the underside for the Purnell collection. in Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, William J. Mackey, Jr.’s text reads: “Jeremiah leeds, keeper of the salt flats, left one descendant, dan lake leeds, who carved bird decoys including sanderling, plover, yellowlegs, turnstones, and curlew. his own rig, numbering over fifty snipe, came to light a few years ago. it was probably the greatest single find of its kind in New Jersey decoy history. The dan leeds birds have a stylized exaggeration that has an artistic appeal. The black-bellied plover have heads that indicate their local name, “bull heads”; the sanderling have a slimness that suggests their speed before the advancing waves. Paint patterns are bright and adequate, and the technique is unusual; dan used thick oily paint and laid it on instead of brushing it out. This viscous coating made a durable finish, and the rig was found in mint condition. The old gentleman lavished great care on his decoys during their years of service. They stand on their own merit and have little in common with their New Jersey contemporaries.” Original paint with light gunning wear, minor craquelure, and flaking. ProveNaNce: William h. Purnell, Jr.

collection Private collection liTeraTure: Milton c. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings, New york, Ny, 1971, plate 11, Mackey text.

robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., houston, Tx, 1992, p. 55, similar shorebird illustrated. Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, pp. 120-121, related decoys illustrated. $5,000 - $10,000

The Mackey-Mccleery leedS TurNSToNe 129 Ruddy Turnstone daNiel lake leedS (1852-1922) PleaSaNTville, NJ, c. 1890

This leeds is one of the finest New Jersey ruddy turnstone decoys known to exist. This carving exhibits painted eyes, raised wings, a faint Mackey collection stamp, and Mccleery collection stamp on the underside. Outstanding original paint. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr.

collection dr. James M. Mccleery collection Private collection liTeraTure: richard a. bourne co. inc., Very

Rare and Important American Bird Decoys From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey, hyannis, Ma, Session ii, 1973, lot 413, exact bird illustrated.

ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr.

collection dr. James M. Mccleery collection Private collection liTeraTure: Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 599, exact decoy illustrated.

robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., houston, Tx, 1992, p. 55, exact shorebird illustrated. Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, pp. 120-121, related decoys illustrated. robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, New york, Ny, 2010, p. 190, exact decoy illustrated. $15,000 - $20,000

Quintina colio, American Decoys, ephrata, Pa, 1972, p. 47, rigmate decoy illustrated.

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Sotheby’s and guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New york, Ny, 2000, lot 350, exact decoy illustrated. robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.d., houston, Tx, 1992, p. 55, exact shorebird illustrated. robert Shaw, Bird Decoys of North America, New york, Ny, 2010, p. 190, exact decoy illustrated. $40,000 - $50,000

130 Robin Snipe daNiel lake leedS (1852-1922) PleaSaNTville, NJ, c. 1890

one of the finest known examples of a New Jersey red knot decoy. it exhibits painted eyes, raised wings, and both Mackey and Mccleery collection stamps on the underside. Possessing a skyward reaching attitude, this stellar example is quite possibly unique among leeds robin snipe. The bird’s crown cascades inward creating a defined ridge-line along the head and cheek of the bird. The raised wing carving with subtle tail delineations are precisely rendered and the feather blending of the paint is expertly applied by the maker’s confident hand. Outstanding original paint with light gunning wear. 83

131 Milton C. Weiler (1910-1974) Dan Lake Leeds signed “M. c. Weiler” lower right watercolor, 13 by 12 in.

This painting was completed for Weiler and Mackey’s Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

$1,500 - $2,500

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132 Black Duck JohN McloughliN (1911-1985) bordeNToWN, NJ, c. 1950

a hollow turned-head decoy with glass eyes, carved bill, and raised wing tip detail. Original paint with light gunning wear and a chip to edge of tail. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

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$500 - $700

133 Wigeon Hen JohN â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? eNgliSh (1852-1915) FloreNce, NJ, c. 1900

an early, tack-eyed, hollow-carved, delaware river decoy with its original weight and a Mackey collection stamp on the underside. In old in-use repaint with gunning wear, worn to the wood in places. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr. collection Milton c. Weiler collection descended in the Weiler family

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136 Pintail Pair

138 Brant

caPT. JeSSe birdSall (1843-1927) barNegaT, NJ, c. 1910

JohN McloughliN (1911-1985) bordeNToWN, NJ, 1969

beNJaMiN holMeS (1843-1912) (aTTr.) STraTFord, cT, c. 1880

a hollow decoy stamped “Wgo” on the bottom. In old in-use repaint with a bill repair.

135 Two Black Ducks

a pair of hollow, competition-grade decoys displaying gently turned heads, exceptional paint detail, carved tail feathers and the maker’s signature on the bottom. The hen has carved primary feathers and is dated. Original paint with minimal wear.

harry v. ShourdS (1861-1920) (aTTr.) TuckerToN, NJ, c. 1910

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

This may be the earliest brant decoy by a named connecticut maker ever offered for public sale. it is also quite possibly the only holmes brant ever to come on the market. The decoy exhibits old, black glass eyes, carved bill detail, and etched outline primary and tail feathers. branded “F. burritt” and “Tbl” on the bottom. commodore Francis burritt (1850-1928) was an avid yachtsman and sportsman. his hunting rig consisted of decoys primarily from connecticut’s earliest makers, albert laing (1811-1886) and ben holmes (1843-1912). The “Tbl” brand is from the lovell Family. In working re-paint with some crazing to head and touch-up around a neck crack.

$300 - $500

a hollow black duck with tack eyes, carved bill detail, and an inletted lead weight. NaThaN r. horNer (1881-1942) (aTTr.) WeST creek, NJ, c. 1920

a low-head hollow decoy with the Mackey collection stamp and a square pad weight on the bottom. Both in old in-use re-paint with heavy gunning wear, body seam separations, and neck cracks. ProveNaNce: William J. Mackey, Jr.

collection (horner only) Milton c. Weiler collection descended in the Weiler family (both) $300 - $500

descended in the Weiler family $800 - $1,200

137 Pintail Drake Willard c. baldWiN (1890-1979) STraTFord, cT, c. 1970

baldwin often used albert laing’s patterns and carved “laiNg” into the bottom of them to give the early maker credit for the design. he branded his “Wcb” signature on the bottom of the bird as well. Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$400 - $600

ProveNaNce: commodore Francis burritt rig Todd lovell collection liTeraTure: henry c. chitwood, Connecticut Decoys, West chester, Pa, 1987, p. 40, exact decoy illustrated.

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louiS c. raThMell (1898-1974) daNbury, cT, 1941

SaMuel colliNS (1854-1948) eSSex, cT, c. 1910

loN gaNuNg (1883-1972) WeST haveN, cT, c. 1915

a traditional cork-bodied decoy with an inset wooden tail and superbly detailed head. This bird comes from the maker’s most famous rig and the underside bears his “1941, l. c. rathmell” impressed inletted weight. branded “Tbl.” The head is in original paint; the body is in old repaint with light gunning wear.

a solid-bodied decoy with carved bill detail and nice warm patina. With their tell-tale breasts and ship like designs, collins’ decoys represent some of the earliest and finest decoy carvings to come off the connecticut coast. Though often overshadowed by more prolific makers like albert laing, ben holmes, and Shang Wheeler, astute collectors place this essex maker’s work among this illustrious group. Original paint with light gunning wear, appealing wear to wood grain in places. A section of the grain is loose along the bottom.

This hollow decoy exhibits carved eyes, a slightly turned head, delineated wing carving, inset tail, and a bottom board. Original paint with gunning wear including an age line to the bill.

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection liTeraTure: henry c. chitwood, Connecticut Decoys, West chester, Pa, 1987, p. 99, bottom weight of exact decoy illustrated.

Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 87, similar decoy illustrated. $4,000 - $6,000

Provenance: Todd lovell collection $1,000 - $1,500

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$2,000 - $4,000

142 Hollow Bluebill Drake roSWell e. bliSS (1887-1967) STraTFord, cT, c. 1910

an early traditional Stratford decoy from the rig of ken Peck (1887-1961). “r. bliss” brand on the bottom as well as the Peck rig stamps “blT x r bliSS For keN Peck 1910.” Appears to have original vermiculation on the back and repaint with gunning wear and minor flaking to the remainder of the decoy. Provenance: ken Peck rig Todd lovell collection $400 - $600

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143 Broadbill Hen george aNd MiNor SMiTh MilFord, cT, c. 1880

The brothers of famed carver cassius Smith (1847-1907) carved their own decoys and marked their rig with an incised “S & S” makers’ mark on the bottom. Noted collector and author William J. Mackey, Jr. wrote in his book, “The Smiths asked no odds of anyone but went ahead and made some of the plumpest, most seaworthy diving ducks anyone has ever seen.” a hollow decoy held together with both dowels and nails. A mixture of very old in-use repaint and original paint with gunning wear and a bill repair. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection liTeraTure: William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New york, Ny, 1965, p. 71.

$1,000 - $1,200

144 Red-Breasted Merganser Hen JaMeS halSTead broWN (1890-1974) or ira baker, NoaNk, cT, c. 1925

an early connecticut sea duck decoy with a

carved crest and a laminated body fastened with dowels. Original paint with some flaking and gunning wear including a neck crack, a neck base chip, and a tight crack on right side of body.

80 years young.” also on the back are Starr’s “d-347” inventory number and the small oval Starr collection wood duck stamp. Original paint with a reset leg and light wear.

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

ProveNaNce: george ross Starr, Jr. M.d.

liTeraTure: Joe engers, ed., The Great Book of

collection Todd lovell collection

Wildfowl Decoys, San diego, ca, 1990, p. 77, related decoy illustrated. $800 - $1,200

145 Black Duck Sign Willard c. baldWiN (1890-1979) STraTFord, cT, c. 1970

dr. george ross Starr (1915-1985) of duxbury, Massachusetts purchased this sign off the side of his friend Will baldwin’s barn wall. The backboard consists of two joined boards, and half of a life-size standing black duck. it exhibits carved bill detail, scratch-painted head feathering, incised wing outlining, and an intricately carved foot. The back of the sign is branded “Wcb.” Starr wrote on the back “Willard c. baldwin, 2558 Main St., Stratford, conn., November, 1970. 87

liTeraTure: richard bourne, The Rare Decoy Collection of George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D., hyannis, Ma, 1986, p. 165, lot 672, exact decoy sign illustrated.

Stephen o’brien Jr. Fine arts, 2000 Catalog, boston, Ma, 2000, fig. 77, exact sign illustrated. $1,000 - $1,500

146 Preening Goldeneye Hen coNNecTicuT, c. 1920

a rare preening goldeneye hen. Original paint with old touch-up and gunning wear and some possible minor darkening below wing patches. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$1,500 - $2,500

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147 Wigeon Drake

ProveNaNce: commodore Francis burritt rig

ProveNaNce: charles “Shang” Wheeler rig

edWard h. “Ted” MullikeN (1896-1964) old Saybrook, cT, c. 1945

Todd lovell collection

$1,000 - $1,500

$700 - $900

a never-rigged, solid-bodied, decoy with raised wings and highly detailed feather painting. Original paint with minimal wear.

150 Mallard Hen

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

roSWell e. bliSS (1887-1967) STraTFord, cT, c. 1950

$600 - $900

148 Goldeneye Drake roSWell e. bliSS (1887-1967) STraTFord, cT, c. 1940

a classic hollow connecticut diving decoy with its original rigging. Original paint with even gunning wear and some rust. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$600 - $800

149 Broadbill Hen beNJaMiN holMeS (1843-1912) STraTFord, cT, c. 1880

a classic connecticut broadbill exhibiting great form and a “F. b.” brand for the Francis burritt rig. commodore Francis burritt (1850-1928) was an avid yachtsman and sportsman. he began compiling his hunting rig in his teens and it consisted of decoys primarily from connecticut’s earliest makers, albert laing (1811-1886) and ben holmes (1843-1912). In old repaint, worn to the wood with heavy gunning wear.

a never-rigged Stratford decoy with the maker’s “r.e. bliSS.” stamped signature on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear from handling. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$500 - $700

153 Two Cork Black Ducks coNNecTicuT, c. 1940

Two glass-eyed, cork-body decoys with wooden bottom boards. each has an unusual, custom-made, brass, anchor line support stamped “c. c. d.” The bodies resemble Tux-dux decoys made by herman derenthal in Madison, connecticut. Original condition with light gunning wear, half of one eye is missing. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

151 Scoter roSWell e. bliSS (1887-1967) STraTFord, cT, c. 1940

branded “r. bliss” on the bottom with a stamped “r. e. bliss” lead weight. Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

$400 - $600

$50 - $100

154 Black Duck ShaNg Wheeler (1872-1949) STraTFord, cT, c. 1930

a cork-bodied decoy with its original rigging. In a mix of original and working paint with gunning wear and a bill repair. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

152 Goldeneye

descended in the Weiler family

beNJaMiN holMeS (1843-1912) STraTFord, cT, c. 1890

$600 - $900

a low-head decoy identified and signed on the bottom by connecticut collector Thomas Marshall (1903-1983) in 1975. Marshall was a contributor to the 1987 book Connecticut Decoys. In Shang Wheeler repaint with gunning wear.

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157 Green-Winged Teal Hen david W. NicholS (1890-1977) SMiTh FallS, oNTario, caNada, c. 1960

a fine teal hen with a lightly coggled bill, raised primaries, and the maker’s signature on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear. 156

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family $200 - $400

155 Flying Shorebirds Two flying sandpipers with painted carved eyes, one with fixed wings, the second with detachable wings, both have well-detailed painted feathering. Original paint with minor wear from handling and a couple small holes from hanging hardware.

158 Blue-Winged Teal Pair bob kerr (b. 1935) SMiTh FallS,oNTario, caNada, c. 1970

a pair of life-size presentation teal displaying carved bill detail, raised wing feather groups, and detailed paint. a signed dedication by the maker reads “To Milt Weiler with best Wishes” on the bottom of both birds. Original paint with minimal wear including a few very small areas of paint loss.

$1,000 - $1,500

156 Bluebill Drake SMiTh FallS, oNTario, caNada, c. 1910

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

This bluebill exhibits a nicely carved head with fine scratch comb paint to the body. Mix of original and working paint with gunning wear.

descended in the Weiler family $600 - $900

ProveNaNce: James adam “addie” Nichol rig

Milton c. Weiler collection descended in the Weiler family $800 - $1,200

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159 Flying Green-Winged Teal Pair harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, c. 1975

harry W. vreeland (1908-1982) was married to Norma a. vreeland (1921-2013) and worked as chief engineer for grumman aerospace in bethpage, New york. in 1945 he began carving miniature waterfowl, as a hobby, from their home in greenlawn, New york. in the 1960s he sold his carvings through crossroad of Sport in New york, New york. he retired in 1972 and the couple moved to nearby centerport, New york. in the ‘70s the vreelands exhibited at the Waterfowl Festival in easton, Maryland. in 1974, they moved to cape cod and founded the “vreeland house,” in South yarmouth, Massachusetts where occasionally Norma would paint some of harry’s carvings. When Norma painted a carving, her initial was added to the signature which would read “h. N. vreelaNd.” in 1979, they moved to vero beach, Florida where they continued to create carvings together until harry’s passing in 1982.

This full-size green-winged teal pair is one of the best h. W. vreeland carvings ever to come on the market. The hen is nine inches long and the drake is twelve inches long; both are expertly detailed. The wooden base is signed “h. vreeland” and numbered “258.” The base also has an engraved plaque which reads “green-Winged Teal, h. W. vreeland.” The drake’s wing tip clip detaches from the metal grass for ease of transport. Original condition. ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a. vreeland

collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $800 - $1,200

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160 Miniature Bobwhite Quail Pair harry (1908-1982) aNd NorMa (1921-2013) vreelaNd SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, 1974

a pair of two-and-one-halfinch-long quail, painted by Norma, with the “h. N. vreelaNd” signature on the bottom of the base. The carving is also dated and numbered “199.” Original paint with one toe missing from the hen’s foot. ProveNaNce: harry W. and

Norma a. vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $300 - $500

ProveNaNce: harry W. and

Norma a. vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $300 - $500

162 Miniature Bluebill harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) greeNlaWN, Ny, c. 1960

an early carving by the maker with bill detail, raised wings, and the species identified on a circular label. This carving also is branded “vreeland” and stamped “greeNlaWN, Ny” on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: harry W. and

161 Miniature Black Duck Pair harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, 1978

a pair of three-inch-high birds with painted detail and raised primaries. Signed and dated with a stylized “h. vreelaNd.” Species identified, dated, and numbered “285” on the bottom of the base. In original paint, the hen has a reset bill and the drake has very small tail chip.

Norma a. vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $200 - $400

163 Miniature Wood Duck Pair harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) greeNlaWN, loNg iSlaNd, Ny, 1971

a standing drake and a resting preening hen each measuring about two inches long. Signed

and dated on the side of the base with the “vreelaNd” signature. The bottom of the base bears “#128.” Original condition.

an early carving by the maker with bill detail, raised wings, and the species identified on the bottom on a circular label. Original paint with minimal wear.

ProveNaNce: harry W. and

Norma a. vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family

$300 - $500

$200 - $400

164 Miniature Pintail Pair

166 Miniature Canvasback

brig. geN. cheSTer braddock de garve (1908-1993) oNaNcock, va, c. 1950.

harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) greeNlaWN, Ny, c. 1960

an alert standing drake and a resting hen with carved raised wings, signed on the bottom of the base. Original condition.

an early carving with bill detail, raised wings, and the species identified on the bottom on a circular label. Original paint with minimal wear.

ProveNaNce: harry W. and

Norma a. vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $400 - $600

165 Miniature Green Winged Teal harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) greeNlaWN, Ny, c. 1960

Norma a. vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $200 - $400

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167 Flying Canada Goose harry (1908-1982) aNd NorMa (1921-2013) vreelaNd SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, 1976

a nine-inch-long canada goose in flight. The carving exhibits intricate bill detail, incised tail feathers, and carved primary and secondary wing feathers. expertly carved by harry and exquisitely painted by Norma. Signed “h. N. vreelaNd,” dated, and numbered “240” on the bottom of the base. included is a 1978 connecticut audubon Society, annual bird carvers’ exhibition catalog, which, on page eleven, illustrates a similar carving and contains a brief biography and photos of the vreelands. Original condition. ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $300 - $500

168 Miniature Landing Blue-Winged Teal Drake

easton, Maryland show catalog on page 48. Original condition with minimal wear.

harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, 1978

ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

a five-inch-high carving (including base) exhibiting fine detail. Signed and dated on the side of the base, numbered “272” on the bottom. Original condition.

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $300 - $500

ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family

170 Miniature Greater Yellowlegs Pair harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, 1979

169 Miniature Flushing Pheasant

a pair of six-inch-high shorebird carvings. Signed and dated on the side of the base. The bottom reads “1/2 scale greater yellowlegs, #300.” Original condition.

harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, 1979

ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

$300 - $500

a five-and-one-half-inch-high detailed carving, signed and dated on the side of the base with “295” on the bottom. a similar carving also by the vreelands is illustrated in the 1973 Waterfowl Festival, 93

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $300 - $500

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171 Miniature Jumping Mallard Pair

172 Blue-Winged Teal Hen

harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, c. 1975

harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, caPe cod, Ma, 1974

a twelve-inch-high presentation piece of a pair of mallards in flight. illustrated on page 51 of the 1976 Waterfowl Festival, easton, Maryland show catalog. This rare presentation waterfowl carving is displayed on a ten-inchdiameter, turned-mahogany base with a “h. vreeland” engraved plaque on the side. Original condition with minimal wear.

a rare, hollow, life-size, decorative carving. Signed, dated, and numbered “214” on the underside. Original paint with a light bill tip rub.

ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $800 - $1,200

ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

“299” on the bottom. In original paint with a chip on the underside of the hen’s bill tip. ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $400 - $600

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family

174 Woodcock

$300 - $500

david b. Ward (b. 1947) eSSex, cT, c. 2000

173 Bufflehead Pair harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) SouTh yarMouTh, Ma, 1979

a rare pair of hollow decorative carvings, signed, dated, and numbered “298” and

a life-size game bird with carved primary feathers and the maker’s “dbW” initials stamped on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear. $200 - $300

175 Woodcock Paul e. boWdeN (b. 1932) orlaNd, Me, 1984

a life-size decorative woodcock carving with a raised, carved, oak-leaf base. Signed and dated with faint ink stamp by the maker on the bottom. Original condition. $300 - $500

176 Two Wildfowl Carvings oliver “TooTS” laWSoN criSField, Md, c. 1960.

an almost six-inch-long, balsa-bodied, blue-winged teal drake made for Mrs. elizabeth hall. her “The duck house, rumbley, Md” label is still on the bottom of the carving. roSS c. SalMoNS (1895-1939) greNloch, NJ, c. 1930.

a pair of ring-necked pheasants, five and one-half inches high with turned heads. Signed on the bottom of the base “Mr. and Mrs. ringneck Pheasant (1/6 size) by ross c. Salmons.” our Sporting Sale 2013 included carved wildfowl plaques by this artist, see lots 375 and 379. Both are in original paint with wear, the hen has a tail chip and both are missing metal toes. ProveNaNce: Property of an aiken, South carolina,

estate $150 - $250

177 Miniature Canada Goose and Blue-Winged Teal Pair JaMeS JoSePh ahearN (1904-1963) STaMFord, cT, c. 1950

The carvings are identified by species and signed by the maker on the bottom of each base. In original paint with minor wear. $300 - $500

178 Miniature Mallard Hen and Drake JaMeS JoSePh ahearN (1904-1963) STaMFord, cT, c. 1950

The carvings are signed by the maker on the bottom of each base. In original paint with minor wear. $300 - $500

179 Three Miniature Carvings JaMeS JoSePh ahearN (1904-1963) STaMFord, cT, c. 1950

Three drakes: a common goldeneye, a barrow’s goldeneye, and a bufflehead. They are identified by species and signed by the maker on the bottom of each base. In original paint with minor wear.

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180 180 Box of 12 Finger Bowl Miniature Decoys c. 1950

Twelve one-and-one-half-inch-long, hand-carved and hand-painted miniature decoys for floating in finger wash bowls. items of this type were sold through major sporting goods stores like crossroads of Sport of New york, New york and a similar set is offered for $24.00 in their 1958-1959 catalog on page 38. In original condition with box. ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

vreeland collection Private collection, by descent in the vreeland family $300 - $500

$300 - $500

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181 Miniature Quail and Doves harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) ceNTerPorT, loNg iSlaNd, Ny, c. 1965

Two, two-inch-long bobwhite quail in inquisitive poses and a pair of two-and-one-half-inch-long mourning doves. both are signed on the side of the base with the maker’s “vreelaNd” in a painted quarter-board signature. In original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Property of an aiken, South carolina, estate

$300 - $500

182 Miniature Geese and Pintail 182

harry W. vreelaNd (1908-1982) ceNTerPorT, loNg iSlaNd, Ny, c. 1965

a pair of two-and-one-half-inch-long pintails and a pair of three-inch-long canada geese. both are signed on the side of the base with the maker’s “vreelaNd” in a painted quarter-board signature. In original paint with minor wear. The pintail drake has a broken tail. One goose has a reset head and the other has a separated foot.

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ProveNaNce: Property of an aiken, South carolina, estate

$300 - $500

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183 Two Fish Decoys c. 1940

a ten-inch-long fish decoy displaying brass tack eyes, carved mouth and gill detail, tin fins, and a leather tail. Most of the fish has a natural wood finish with circular wood-burned accents. an adequate amount of lead was poured into the underside, which retains original paint. a seven-inch-long decoy with painted tin fins and tail. There appears to be traces of red paint under the old in-use tiger-stripe repaint. The longer decoy has original surface with wear. The shorter decoy has an old in-use repaint with wear.

collector, Will Pennington. Original paint with minor wear including a reset bill. ProveNaNce: Will Pennington collection Milton c. Weiler collection descended in the Weiler family

$50 - $75

185 Sandpiper Pair

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a pair of four-and-one-half-inch-long peeps with painted eyes, inserted bills, and raised wings. The side of the base is incised “hayden ‘37.” Original paint with possible touch-up to their bills. $600 - $800

ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler

collection descended in the Weiler family $50 - $100

184 Miniature Bluebill Drake arThur “arTie” behMeTuik (b. 1925) lockPorT, il, 1970

a five-and-three-quarter-inch-long miniature decoy with scratch-painted feathering and provenance written on the bottom by pioneer Midwest decoy

186 Miniature Bufflehead Drake viNceNT SchuMacher 1973

187 Crow daviSoN haWThorNe (b. 1924) SeaFord, de, c. 1970

a hollow life-size bird on bent wire legs. Signed on the underside of the the tail with the maker’s conjoined “dh” initials. Original paint with light wear and a reset bill chip. $800 - $1,000

a five-inch-long, turned-head decoy with raised wings. Original paint with a cracked bill. ProveNaNce: harry W. and Norma a.

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188 Flying Redhead Drake

190 Owl

a flying duck carving measuring nearly twenty-nine inches across. Original paint with wear including a tail chip and a couple reset wing feather tips.

JoSePh r. SWiSher aNd JaMeS a. SouleS decaTur, il, c. 1940

$800 - $1,200

Swisher & Soules, double-faced, Scare-bird owl. a two-sided cast metal decoy with glass eyes. Original paint with wear and flaking. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell

189 Mourning Dove Lamp

collection

JaMeS JoSePh ahearN (1904-1963) ridgeField, cT, c. 1960

$300 - $500

a life-size mourning dove carving mounted on a lamp. a similar dove lamp by ahearn is listed in a 1964-1965 crossroad of Sport catalog, at the time selling for $90.00. Original condition with minimal wear. Shade has been replaced. ProveNaNce: Property of an

aiken, South carolina, estate liTeraTure: crossroads of Sport, inc., Sporting Catalog 1964-1965, New york, Ny, p. 52, similar ahearn dove lamp illustrated.

$100 - $200

191 Two Decorative Birds rev. h. M. “Jack” drake (1923-2001) carlSbad, NM, c. 1960

a life-size belted kingfisher and blue jay carving signed by the maker on the side of each base. drake is credited for pioneering wood-burned feather detail in decorative bird carvings. his transformation of a soldering iron into a wood burning tool and his application of this tool to add detail to carved feathers changed the course of decorative bird carving. his birds have been exhibited in galleries, museums, and the White house. These two

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birds display exceptional carved bill detail and early wood-burned feather detail. The kingfisher is signed and numbered “2.” The blue jay is signed, numbered “10,” and dated “1967.” Both are in original condition; the kingfisher has some damaged feather tips in the crest. No eSTiMaTe

192 Ruby-Crowned Kinglet on Mushroom Paul Nock SaliSbury, Md, 1976

a life-size bird carving mounted on a carved wooden mushroom. Signed and dated by the maker on the side of the base. Original paint with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell

collection $100 - $200

193 Sora Rail, Kestrel, Bluebird, and Ruddy Turnstone a life-size decorative rail carving collected in vermont in 1973. a miniature american kestrel carving, by d. W. drowne, North conway, Nh, in 1973. a miniature bluebird and ruddy turnstone by anthony hillman, cape May courthouse, NJ, c. 2000. The kestrel has a wing tip chip, the other three carvings are in original condition. ProveNaNce: Todd lovell

collection $100 - $200

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194 Cinnamon Teal Pair Jack FraNco aSSoNeT, Ma, 1977

a hollow pair of decorative decoys with well-executed feathering. Signed and dated on the bottom by the maker. Original condition with minimal wear.

feather detail. Original paint with minor wear and reset bill. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family

$500 - $700

ProveNaNce: Todd lovell collection

197 Black Duck

$600 - $900

keN iNgraM Peoria, il, 1974

195 Two Decorative Ducks a canvasback drake by ed kammerer of Fair haven, NJ, signed and dated “1989” on the bottom. The decoy has fine carved detail. a wood duck drake by r. Worth, signed and dated “1975.” The bird displays a slightly turned head and raised primaries. Original condition with minor damage to tips of tail feathers. No eSTiMaTe

196 Blue-Winged Teal xavier e. bourg (1901-1984) laroSe, la, c. 1930

an alert, swimming, painted, tack-eyed decoy with raised wings and notched

artist, known for his wildlife sculptures in bronze. his work is on display in twenty or more institutions and museums. Original paint with a couple minor tail chips.

199 Black Duck and Head

in the spring of 1974, Milton Weiler was a judge at the National decoy Show in babylon, New york. This hollow decorative decoy won three awards at this major exhibition and Weiler added this superb carving to his collection. Original condition with minimal wear. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family $200 - $400

198 Canvasback Drake barT WalTer (b. 1958) WeSTMiNiSTer, Md, 1984

an early, intricately carved, wooden decorative decoy carving by this important

a swimming black duck by Samuel J. denny (1874-1953), clayton, Ny, c. 1940. intricately painted with its original rigging and the rig initials “o.l.S.” on the bottom. a highly detailed carved wooden head from a cork decoy by eugene “gene” Wells (b. 1850), Stony brook, long island, Ny, c. 1910. a stone carver and mason by trade, Wells created some of the finest black duck heads ever found on a decoy. The Denny appears to be in original Denny paint with staining and an age line on one side and an eye is missing. The Wells’ head has a lower bill repair. ProveNaNce: Milton c. Weiler collection

descended in the Weiler family $400 - $600

200 Six Decoys

203 SPORTING

The six decoys include a primitive loon with rigging removed, three scoters (two by unknown makers and one by guy Soule of duxbury, Massachusetts), a Pascagoula, Mississippi black duck, and a hays mallard. As found.

group of six volumes listed below.

$200 - $400

201 Weiler, Milton C. and William J. Mackey, Jr. Classic Shorebird Decoys. edition #120 of 975. Signed by Weiler. Signed and inscribed by William J. Mackey Jr. Winchester Press 1971. $100 - $150

Mentzer, Michael. The World of Owen Gromme. 1983 * Starr, Dr. George Ross. Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway. 1974 * Bedford, Faith Andrews. The Sporting Art of Frank W. Benson. 2000 * Sheehan, Laurence. The Sporting Life. 1992 * Hammond, Nicholas. 20th Century Wildlife Artists. 1986 * Kirmse, Marguerite. Dogs in the Field. 1935. ProveNaNce: Property of an aiken, South carolina, estate

$150 - $300

204 WESTERN ART group of four volumes listed below.

202 SPORTING

McCracken, Harold. The Frederick Remington Book. 1966 * Renner, Frederic G. Charles M. Russell. 1974 * Whyte, John and Hart, E.J. Carl Rungius Painter of the Western Wilderness. 1985 * Glenbow Museum. Carl Rungius Artist and Sportsman. 2001.

group of four volumes in slipcases listed below. Bergh, Peter. The Art of Ogden Pleissner. 1984 * Anderson, Gary. Atlantic Salmon & the Fly Fisherman. 1985 * Weiler, Milton C. The Classic Decoy Series. 1969 * Reiger, George. The Bonefish. 1993

ProveNaNce: Property of an aiken, South carolina, estate

$50 - $75

$100 - $200

Session II Paintings, Works on Paper, and Bronzes

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205 Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Fall Grouse Shooting signed “Reneson” lower left watercolor, 17 1⁄2 by 27 1⁄2 in.

Chet Reneson graduated from the University of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1960. Under the watchful eye of his teacher Henrik Mayer, Reneson learned the value of simplicity: meaning light, dark, and strong. For the past fifty years, Reneson’s painting has remained true to his early mentor’s teaching, encompassing many subjects including wildlife, duck hunting, upland bird shooting, big game fishing, fly-fishing,

and Bahamian scenes. Reneson’s work has graced the covers of Sporting Classics, Gray’s Sporting Journal, and Sports Afield among others. He is a past member of the Connecticut Watercolor Association and the Old Lyme Art Association. He was the Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year in 1982 and the Atlantic Salmon Federation Artist of the Year in 1982 and 2001. $2,000 - $4,000

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206 Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Poling A Duck Boat signed “Reneson” lower right watercolor, 16 by 26 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Purchased at

Crossroads of Sport, Inc. new York, new York $2,000 - $4,000

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207 Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Salmon River Falls signed “Reneson” lower left watercolor, 18 1⁄2 by 28 1⁄2 in. Sportsman’s edge Ltd., new York, nY gallery label on back

$2,000 - $4,000

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208 Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Good Luck Wind signed “Reneson” lower left watercolor, 19 by 29 in.

$2,000 - $4,000

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209 Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Jump Shooting Black Ducks signed “Reneson” lower left watercolor, 20 by 28 in. Sportsman’s edge Ltd., new York, nY gallery label on back

$2,000 - $4,000

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210 Chet Reneson (b. 1934) Bluebills Coming In, 1975 signed and dated “Reneson ‘75” lower right watercolor, 17 by 27 1⁄2 in.

$2,000 - $4,000

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211 Brett J. Smith (b. 1958) Good Prospects, 1997 signed and dated “Brett J. Smith ‘97” lower right watercolor, 15 by 21 in.

$3,000 - $4,000

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212 Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) emperor Geese signed “Harry Adamson” lower right oil on canvas, 24 by 18 in.

$1,500 - $2,500

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213 Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Nan, 1915 signed “Frank W. Benson” lower left drypoint, 9 7⁄8 by 8 in. inscribed “10/35” lower right Paff # 43, plate was destroyed after 28 proofs Doll & Richards, Inc., Boston, Mass. label on back

$1,500 - $2,500

214 Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Yellowlegs, 1931 signed “Frank Benson” lower left stone lithograph, 11 3⁄4 by 9 in.

Yellowlegs was to be issued in an edition of 50, but only 15 were listed in the artist’s records as being sold and two copies were listed as owned by family members.

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family LIteRAtURe: John t. Ordeman, Frank

W. Benson: Etchings, Drypoints, Lithographs and Prints, Prescott, WI, 2012, p. 482, illustrated. $1,000 - $1,500

215 Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) Two Black Ducks, 1930 signed “Frank W. Benson” lower left drypoint, 15 by 12 in. Paff # 295, edition of 150

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216 Frank W. Benson (1862-1951) two Drypoints both signed “Frank W. Benson” lower left

Lone Pintail, 1930 4 1⁄2 by 6 in. Paff # 303 Both prints are of Lone Pintail, one is a trial proof edition of 4, and the other is from an edition of 150 LIteRAtURe: John t. Ordeman, Frank W. Benson: Etchings, Drypoints, Lithographs and Prints, Prescott, WI, 2012, p. 382, illustrated.

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217 Keith Shackleton (British, b. 1923) Pintails Over the Marsh, 1979 signed and dated “Keith Shackleton ‘79” lower right oil on board, 32 by 48 in. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $3,000 - $5,000

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218 Keith Shackleton (British, b. 1923) Whales in the Ice Flow, 1982 signed and dated “Keith Shackleton ‘82” lower right oil on board, 17 1⁄2 by 35 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken, South

Carolina, estate $2,000 - $3,000

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219 David Hagerbaumer (b. 1921) Mallards in Flight, 1967 signed and dated “David Hagerbaumer 1967” lower left watercolor, 7 1⁄2 by 9 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert

Mayo Collection $500 - $700

220 David Hagerbaumer (b. 1921) Flushed Pheasant signed “David Hagerbaumer” lower right watercolor, 7 1⁄2 by 9 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert

Mayo Collection $500 - $700

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221 David Hagerbaumer (b. 1921) Canada Geese, 1959 signed and dated “David Hagerbaumer 1959” lower left watercolor, 12 1⁄4 by 16 1⁄2 in.

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222 David Hagerbaumer (b. 1921) Bobwhite Quail, 1965 signed and dated “David Hagerbaumer 1965” lower right watercolor, 16 1⁄2 by 21 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert

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223 Harry Curieux Adamson (1916-2012) Rising Ducks signed “Harry Adamson” lower right oil on canvas, 26 by 20 in.

the rarity of Adamson’s painting Rising Ducks cannot be overstated. Diane Inman’s comprehensive book on the artist From Marsh to Mountain: The Art of Harry Curieux Adamson illustrates dozens of waterfowl paintings by the artist, however, none of them depict a scene with a duck hunter. the pintails in the foreground of Rising Ducks are perfectly rendered and are the main subject of this intimate work, with the hunter blending in as part of the background. $12,000 - $18,000

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224 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Southern Cabin, 1975 signed “Pleissner” lower left watercolor, 17 by 27 in. Sportsman’s edge Gallery, new York, nY label on back

Ogden Minton Pleissner was born in Brooklyn, new York, and studied figure painting and portraiture with Frank DuMond (1865-1951) and Frederick J. Boston (1855-1932) at Manhattan’s Art Students League. Despite growing up in the City, Pleissner was attracted to the outdoors and as a teen he visited dude ranches in Wyoming, where he sketched from life. His love for the West only deepened with the passing of years. In the mid-1920s he went on several trips back out West, armed with his sketchbook, pencils, and paints. In later years, Pleissner and his first wife, Mary, were regular guests at the CM Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming. While Pleissner’s subjects range from the landscapes of europe to salmon fishing in Quebec, his style is informed by the classical traditions. He is quoted as saying, “A fine painting is not just the subject…It is the feeling conveyed of form, bulk, space, dimensionality, and sensitivity. the mood of the picture, that is most important.” In 1932 one of Pleissner’s paintings was purchased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, making him the youngest artist in their collection. During World War II he became a correspondent for Life magazine, which helped his work achieve widespread recognition. Pleissner’s art is included in more than thirty public collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. His art hangs in the offices of the Pentagon, West Point, and the Air Force Academy. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken, South Carolina, estate

$40,000 - $60,000

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225 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Study for Monday Morning estate stamp on back, signed by the executor of the estate oil on canvas, 8 by 10 in. PROvenAnCe: estate of Marion W. G. Pleissner

Margaret and Robert Mayo Collection $4,000 - $8,000

Percy Chubb (b. 1858) before setting out Atlantic salmon fishing on the St. Anne, Gaspe, P.Q., Canada, c. 1920.

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226 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Head of the Pool - Fosse au Fer signed “Pleissner” lower left watercolor, 14 by 21 in. the Sporting Gallery and Bookshop Inc., new York, nY label on back

Ogden Pleissner was a family friend of the Chubbs and often fished with them at Camp Hurleux on the St. Anne River located on the Gaspe Peninsula of Canada’s Quebec province. Percy Chubb (b. 1858) was a noted sportsman of the day and also spent time at his thomasville, Georgia, property. Percy Chubb II, his nephew, was also an accomplished angler who dearly loved fishing the St. Anne. In a letter to his fiancée, Corrine Alsop, written in the 1930s, Percy Chubb II relays the splendor of the St. Anne River, describing a run just upstream from Fosse au Fer, the pool depicted in this watercolor. “the river..... across from me swirls up against a great stony cliff like hill which rises about a hundred and fifty feet and is curtained with cedar and aspen. It was one of

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the most beautiful days I have ever known, and as I sat there I almost decided that I liked St. Anne better than thomasville.” Imbued with the vivid greens and blues most commonly seen in Pleissner’s early Wyoming scenes, this vibrant watercolor captures the essence of angling for wild Atlantic salmon on one of north America’s most beautiful salmon rivers. PROvenAnCe: Acquired from the Sporting Gallery and

Bookshop, Inc., new York, new York by either Percy Chubb or Percy Chubb II Descended in the Chubb family $20,000 - $40,000

227 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Above the Falls, c. 1960 signed “Pleissner” lower right watercolor, 16 1⁄2 by 28 1⁄2 in. Sportsman’s edge Gallery Inc. new York, nY label on back

exhibited at the Sportsman’s Gallery, new York, in 1966, Above the Falls is a classic Pleissner in every sense. the similarities between this work and the artist’s 1958 masterpiece Blue Boat on the St. Anne are striking. the two works are virtually the same size and closely mirror one another. each work depicts a salmon angler in a blue Gaspe boat with two guides poling the boat steady. the gentlemen in both scenes are “back to” the viewer as morning mist gently rises off the water. each subject is set against a backdrop of pines and distant mountains. Pleissner’s intimate knowledge of the subject is clearly evident as any Atlantic salmon fisherman could attest. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken, South Carolina, estate LIteRAtURe: The Sportsman’s Gallery Catalog, new York, nY, 1966-1967, p. 27,

illustrated. $40,000 - $60,000

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228 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Salmon Fisherman signed “Pleissner” lower right oil on canvas, 18 by 22 in.

Salmon Fisherman reveals Pleissners in depth familiarity of his subject matter. the angler is nearing the end of a fight with a large Atlantic salmon. the artist shows the tension of the moment with the anglers full concentration on applying just the right amount of pressure to the fish at the end of his fly line. the guide is poised with the gaff knowing that his first shot will be his best.” —Stephen B. O’Brien, Jr. PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert Mayo Collection LIteRAtURe: Barbara L. Bishop and thomas Sully, A Critical Eye: A selection of

Paintings from the Robert B. and Margaret T. Mayo Collection: 16 May-2 August 2008, Farmville, vA, 2008, p. 73, illustrated. $30,000 - $60,000

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229 Milton C. Weiler (1910-1974) First Drop at the Elbow, New Brunswick signed “M.C. Weiler” lower right watercolor, 19 by 27 1⁄2 in.

$3,000 - $5,000

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230 Brett J. Smith (b. 1958) Moen Pool signed “Brett J. Smith” lower right watercolor, 14 by 21 in.

$2,000 - $3,000

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231 Brett J. Smith (b. 1958) Cottonwood Pool signed “Brett J. Smith” lower right oil on canvas, 14 by 18 in.

$3,000 - $4,000

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232 Arthur Shilstone (b. 1922) Miramichi River signed “Arthur Shilstone” lower right watercolor, 4 by 8 in. Big Horn Galleries label on back PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $150 - $250

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233 Louis J. Rhead (1857-1926) Hooked Brookie, 1925 signed and dated “Louis Rhead, 1925” lower right watercolor, 16 by 15 in.

Mayo Collection $800 - $1,200

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234 Arthur Burdett Frost (1851-1928) Breaking the Line, 1928 pen and ink, 12 1⁄2 by 10 1⁄2 in.

exhibited at the Washington County Museum of Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland, October through november 1987 and at the Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, Georgia, September 2000 through January 2001. Both exhibition labels are on the back. A copy of Frederick White’s book, The Spicklefisherman and Others, Derrydale Press, new York, nY, 1928, is included with this lot. PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert Mayo Collection LIteRAtURe: Robert B. Mayo, America the Sporting View, Farmville, vA,

1985, p. 14, illustrated. Frederick White, The Spicklefisherman and Others, Derrydale Press, new York, nY, 1928, p. 17, illustrated. $800 - $1,200

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235 Lewis E. Herzog (1868-1943) Fixing the Line, 1885 signed and dated “Lewis e. Herzog ‘ 85” lower right pen and ink, 8 1⁄2 by 10 1⁄4 in.

exhibited at the Washington County Museum of Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland, October through november 1987 and at the Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, Georgia, September 2000 through January 2001. Both exhibition labels are on the back. PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert Mayo Collection LIteRAtURe: Robert B. Mayo, America the Sporting View, Farmville, vA, 1985, p. 12, illustrated.

$200 - $400

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236 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Salmon Pool, 1942 signed “Ogden M Pleissner” lower right drypoint, 10 by 15 in. LIteRAtURe: Peter Bergh, The Art of Ogden M. Pleissner, Boston, MA, 1984, p. 106, illustrated.

$1,500 - $2,500

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237 Richard W. Plasschaert (b. 1941) Turkey signed “Plasschaert” lower right oil on board, 20 by 29 in.

$1,500 - $2,000

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238 Gary W. Moss (b. 1965) Grouse signed “Gary W. Moss” lower left oil on canvas, 20 by 28 inches

$2,000 - $3,000

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“When I chose the dust jacket cover for The Art of Aiden Lassell Ripley I picked one of his grouse watercolors. Perhaps no other artist before Ripley came on the sporting art scene, nor any artist since, has more accurately captured these thundering ghosts of the covers. Grouse in Snow is a classic Ripley in every sense with a perfectly rendered trio of birds, thoughtful composition, and intricate treatment of the pines.” —Stephen B. O’Brien, Jr. Co-author, The Art of Aiden Lassell Ripley

239 Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Ruffed Grouse in Snow signed “A. Lassell Ripley ©” lower left watercolor, 16 by 22 in.

Born in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Aiden Lassell Ripley was the son of a Boston Symphony Orchestra musician. From an early age he excelled at music, but he soon discovered a deeper interest in painting. By his mid-teens, Ripley was committed to a career in art, commuting into Boston to take classes. After returning from service in World War I, he attended the Boston Museum School where he studied with the country’s top artists, including Philip Leslie Hale (1865-1934) and Frank W. Benson (1862-1951).

abroad, he painted watercolors “en plein air” in north Africa, France, and Holland. Upon his return in 1925, he was elected to the prestigious Guild of Boston Artists. His work focused on the new england countryside as well as depictions of city life and railroad commuting scenes. the Great Depression, however, limited the sales potential for these works. Following a successful one-man show of his sporting art in 1930 Ripley decided to change his tack and specialize in hunting, fishing, and outdoor scenes as subjects.

Ripley was awarded a Paige traveling Fellowship to study in europe. While

Along with his contemporary, Ogden Pleissner (1905-1983), Ripley exemplified

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the life of a successful sporting artist. Collectors of Ripley’s sporting art endorsed his numerous trips to the salmon rivers of new Brunswick and the quail plantations of Georgia, where the artist indulged his passion for hunting and fishing while recording material he would use in his art. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken, South

Carolina, estate LIteRAtURe: Stephen O’Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson Wildfleur, The Art of Aiden Lassell Ripley, Boston, MA, 2009.

$17,500 - $22,500

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240 Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Wild turkeys, 1939 signed and dated “A. Lassell Ripley 1939” lower right watercolor, 16 by 22 in. Sportsman’s edge Gallery Ltd., new York, nY label on back PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken, South Carolina, estate

$10,000 - $15,000

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241 David Maass (b. 1929) Grouse in Snow, 1962 signed “Maass” lower right oil on board, 24 by 30 in. Crossroads of Sport Gallery, new York, nY label on back

“each new painting that comes to us from this artist is a delight, for his range is vast and change is always evident. In some you can feel the approaching storm; in others, the soft fall of leaves coaxed by autumn breezes. His are scenes you’ve witnessed and with which you want to live.” -the Crossroads of Sport An avid sportsman and ardent contributor to conservation organizations, David Maass has been actively painting game birds for more than thirty years. In the past twenty years he has designed more than thirty conservation stamps and prints, a distinction few artists can claim. Over the last several years, Ducks Unlimited, the national Wild turkey Federation, and the Minnesota Wildlife Heritage Foundation have each named David Maass their Artist of the Year.

Maass’ originals and limited edition prints have been exhibited in galleries and shows throughout the country, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, and the annual Minnesota Wildlife Heritage Foundation Show in Minneapolis. An original Canada goose painting by David Maass is also part of the permanent collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. LIteRAtURe:

The Crossroads of Sport, Inc., new York, nY, 1977-

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242 Luke Frazier (b. 1970) Snowy Fox, 2009 signed “Luke Frazier” lower right oil on panel, 18 by 24 in.

$4,000 - $6,000

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243 Frederick Mortimer Lamb (1861-1936) Fox in Snow signed “F. M. Lamb” lower left oil on board, 23 1⁄2 by 21 in.

$900 - $1,200

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244 Manfred Schatz (1925-2004) Twilight Hour signed “M. Schatz” lower left oil on canvas, 16 by 24 in. Sportman’s edge Ltd., new York, nY gallery label on back PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $2,000 - $3,000

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245 John Black Out of the Mist- Grouse, 1973 signed and dated “John Black ‘73” lower right oil on canvas, 24 by 36 in. King Gallery, Sportsman’s edge Ltd., new York, nY labels on back PROvenAnCe: Property of an

Aiken, South Carolina, estate $4,000 - $6,000

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246 Ian MacGillivray (b. 1964) Driven Grouse, Yorkshire, 1995 signed “I. MacGillivray” lower left oil on canvas, 12 by 14 in. the tyron & Swann Gallery Ltd., London label on the back PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $1,500 - $2,500

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247 Robert Verity Clem (1933-2010) Black Ducks in Winter signed “Robert verity Clem” lower left watercolor, 18 by 28 in. PROvenAnCe: Property of an

Aiken, South Carolina, estate $3,500 - $4,500

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248 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Goshawks: An Adult Tiercel (Male) and a Young Female signed “Louis Agassiz Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 14 by 10 1⁄2 in. inscribed “Page Iv- December 1920” on back

Louis Agassiz Fuertes was named after the famous Harvard professor Louis Agassiz by his father, himself a professor at Cornell. though he studied architecture at Cornell, the words of his namesake prevailed, “Study nature, not books,” and Fuertes went on to become one of the preeminent American bird artists of all time. the artist was noted for his early talent and eye for detail, joining the American Ornithologists’ Union at the age of seventeen. through this important group he met ornithologist elliot Coues, who promoted his work and commissioned the artist to illustrate his 1903 edition of his book, Key to North American Birds. Fuertes also met artist Abbott H. thayer through the Ornithologists’ Union, with whom he traveled and studied painting. In 1899, Fuertes went on the Harriman expedition up the coast of Alaska with other eminent figures including naturalist John Muir and photographer edward S. Curtis. the artist traveled extensively in order to view and collect birds in their natural habitats, and reportedly “on one occasion (in the Southwest) had to be rescued from a steep cliff-face he had climbed down trying to recover a zone-tailed hawk.” Along with Frank W. Benson, Fuertes provided illustrations for John C. Phillips’, A Natural History of the Ducks, published from 1922-1926. He also painted his stunning bird portraits for edward Howe Forbush’s Birds of Massachusetts and Other New England States, published between 1925-1929. the Wilson Ornithological Society of Ann Arbor, Michigan, awards an honor in his name each year. His works can be found in the Cornell University collection and Chicago’s Field Museum among others, and he has two species of birds named after him: Icterus fuertesi and Hapalopsittaca fuertesi. LIteRAtURe: Louis Agassiz Fuertes, “Falcony, the Sport of Kings,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXXvIII, no. 6, December 1920, p. 444, illustrated.

$5,000 - $7,000

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249 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Bald Eagle: Male, upper; immature, lower signed “L.A. Fuertes” lower center watercolor, 6 1⁄4 by 5 in. inscribed “May 1914 Page 526” on back

the Marsh Hawk (lot 250), Osprey (lot 252), turkey Buzzard (lot 253), and Bald eagle (lot 249) are pictured together on page 526 of the May 1914 issue of National Geographic Magazine. the facing page contains a short description of each bird and its range and behavior. the introduction to the article titled “Birds of town and Country” says, “the 64 colored pictures of common birds of the United States, which illustrate the following article by Dr. Henshaw, were prepared especially for the National Geographic Magazine by the artist-naturalist, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, and represent many months of work by him and by the engraver and printer... [National Geographic] has now given its readers, at the cost of many thousands of dollars, a complete pictorial description of the 114 more common birds of our country.”

250 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Marsh Hawk signed “L. A. Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 6 by 4 1⁄2 in inscribed “May 1914- see page 566” on back

Henry W. Henshaw, Chief of the U.S. Biological Survey, writes, “to awaken interest in the study of our bird neighbors is the chief object of this paper. the free use of colored illustrations to facilitate identification precludes the necessity for long and detailed descriptions. As all the birds illustrating the text are from the brush of the well-known artist, Fuertes, they need no commendation, but may be permitted to sing their own praises.”

Depicting northern harriers, marsh hawk is a historical name for the American form. LIteRAtURe: Henry W. Henshaw and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Birds of town and Country,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXv, no. 5, May 1914, pp. 494-530, illustrated p. 526.

$2,000 - $4,000

LIteRAtURe: Henry W. Henshaw and Louis Agassiz Fuertes,

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251 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Pointer signed “Louis Agassiz Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 7 by 10 1⁄4 in. LIteRAtURe: ernest Harold Baynes and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Our Common

Dogs,” National Geographic Magazine, vol. XXXv, no. 3, March 1919, pp. 201-253, illustrated p. 215. $4,000 - $6,000

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252 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Osprey signed “L.A. Fuertes” lower center watercolor, 6 1⁄4 by 5 in. inscribed “May 1914 page 526” on back LIteRAtURe: Henry W. Henshaw and Louis

Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Birds of town and Country,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXv, no. 5, May 1914, p. 526, illustrated. $2,000 - $4,000

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253 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Turkey Buzzard signed “L.A. Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 6 by 5 in. inscribed “May 1914- page 526” on back

the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) is known in some north American regions as the turkey buzzard. LIteRAtURe: Henry W. Henshaw and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Birds of town and Country,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXv, no. 5, May 1914, p. 526, illustrated.

$1,000 - $1,500

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254 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Bobcat or Bay Lynx signed “Louis Agassiz Fuertes” lower left watercolor, 7 by 10 1⁄2 in. inscribed “nov 1916” in pencil on back

After the success of the 1914 articles, illustrated by Fuertes, in raising interest and awareness in American birds, the magazine editors introduced a november 1916 extended article titled “the Larger north American Mammals,” again with paintings by Fuertes. “So great is the potential as well as the practical value along educational lines of this remarkable series of animal studies that the Geographic has not hesitated to expend $40,000 in its publication. We congratulate our readers who have made such an achievement possible by their enthusiastic interest and support.” “Like all cats it is very muscular and active, and to the rabbits, squirrels, mice, grouse, and other small game upon which it feeds

is a persistent and remorseless enemy. Although an expert treeclimber, it spends most of its time on the ground, where it ordinarily seeks its prey...As in the case of most small cats, the stealthy hunting habits of the bay lynx renders it excessively destructive to ground-frequenting birds,

especially to quail, grouse, and other game birds.” LIteRAtURe: e.W. nelson and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “the Larger north American Mammals,” National Geographic Magazine, vol. XXX, no. 5, november 1916, pp. 385-472, illustrated p. 411.

$4,000 - $6,000

255 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Canada Lynx

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signed “Louis Agassiz Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 7 by 10 1⁄2 in. inscribed “Canada Lynx page 411. november 1916, cover 93, Animal Book 1930”

“As befits an animal of the great northern forests, it has a long thick coat of fur, which gives it a remarkably fluffy appearance. Its feet in winter are heavily furred above and below and are so broad that they serve admirably for support in deep snow, through which it would otherwise have to wade laboriously.” LIteRAtURe: e.W. nelson and Louis

Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “the Larger north American Mammals,” National Geographic Magazine, vol. XXX, no. 5, november 1916, pp. 385-472, illustrated p. 411. $4,000 - $6,000

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256 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Dalmatian signed “Louis Agassiz Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 6 3⁄4 by 10 1⁄4 in. inscribed “March 1919 p. 215” on back

“the Dalmatian was originally a ‘pointer’ and in his native country was used for sporting purposes. But in england he was found to be very inferior to the native pointer, and, as he showed a marked fondness for horses and stables, he was specially trained as a ‘coach’ or ‘carriage’ dog.” LIteRAtURe: ernest Harold Baynes and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, ,illus., “Our Common Dogs,” National Geographic Magazine, vol. XXXv, no. 3, March 1919, pp. 201-253, illustrated p. 215.

$2,000 - $3,000

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Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Birds of town and Country,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXv, no. 5, May 1914, pp. 494530, illustrated p. 505.

LIteRAtURe: Henry W. Henshaw and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Birds of town and Country,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXv, no. 5, May 1914, pp. 494530, illustrated p. 505.

$2,000 - $3,000

259 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Yellow-Throated Vireo

$2,000 - $3,000

signed “L.A. Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 6 1⁄2 by 5 in.

258 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Lark Sparrow

LIteRAtURe: Henry W. Henshaw and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Birds of town and Country,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXv, no. 5, May 1914, pp. 494-

signed “L.A. Fuertes” lower center watercolor, 6 1⁄2 by 5 in.

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260 Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Red-Eyed Vireo signed “L.A. Fuertes” lower right watercolor, 6 1⁄2 by 5 in. LIteRAtURe: Henry W. Henshaw and Louis Agassiz Fuertes, illus., “Birds of town and Country,” National Geographic Magazine, volume XXv, no. 5, May 1914, pp. 494530, illustrated p. 505.

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261 Harry Anderson (1906-1996) Mustered Out, 1981 signed and dated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Anderson AMA 1981â&#x20AC;? lower left oil on canvas, 18 by 28 in.

$2,000 - $4,000

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262 Guy J. Coheleach (b. 1933) Dall Sheep signed “Guy Coheleach” lower center oil on canvas, 40 by 30 in.

Guy Coheleach, who graduated from Cooper Union School of Art in new York in 1956, is one of America’s foremost wildlife painters. After a time working in commercial illustration, Coheleach turned to painting full-time and found significant acclaim for his natural history-inspired works. A good shot, the artist first visited Africa after winning a division of the Winchester national trap and Skeet Championship. His paintings are based on close, careful observation of animals in their natural habitats, including the Dall Sheep pictured here. Dall Sheep live in the harsh, high

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alpine climate of Alaska and northwest Canada, sticking to ridges and slopes above timberline and feeding on grasses and lichen. Coheleach is a member of the Society of Animal Artists. His works have been exhibited in art museums and natural history museums across the country, including the newark Museum, newark, new Jersey, and he has endowed a conservation scholarship at the University of tennessee’s School of Wildlife Management in Knoxville. $9,000 - $12,000

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263 Paul Bransom (1885-1979) Mule Deer signed “Paul Bransom” lower left oil on canvas board, 15 by 19 in. PROvenAnCe: Joseph e. Seagram & Sons Collection

Private Collection $1,500 - $2,500

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264 Jim Morgan (b. 1947) Into the Sun Mallards, c. 1990 signed “Jim Morgan” on back oil on board, 9 by 12 in.

$800 - $1,200

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265 Reginald F. Bolles (1860-1960) Ruffed Grouse, 1939 signed and dated “Reginald Fairfax Bolles ‘39” lower left oil on board, 24 by 20 in.

$400 - $600

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266 William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Rocky Mountain High, 1993 signed and dated “Wm. J. Koelpin ‘93” on top and side of base bronze, 7 by 15 1⁄4 by 16 in. inscribed “1 of 24” on side of base edition #1 of 24

William Koelpin, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as an accomplished artist in bronze, paint, and wood carving. He exhibited with the Midwest Decoy Collectors’ Association and enjoyed many honors in his time, including the “Best in World” award from the Ward Museum in Salisbury, Maryland, and being named one of “America’s Premier Artists” by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin. $8,000 - $12,000

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267 William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Pheasant & Bobcat, 1992 signed and dated “Wm. J. Koelpin ‘ 92” on side of base bronze, 8 by 10 by 24 in. inscribed “1 of 24” on side of base edition # 1 of 24

$6,000 - $9,000

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268 William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Marsh Gunner, 1994 signed and dated “Wm. J. Koelpin ‘94 on base bronze, 7 1⁄2 by 12 by 16 in. inscribed “3 of 45,” “Marsh Gunner after Benson” on top of base and “tribute to Frank W. Benson” around side of base edition # 3 of 45 LIteRAtURe: John t. Ordeman, Frank W. Benson: His Sporting Art, Hudson, WI, 1996, p. 22, related example illustrated.

$3,000 - $5,000

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269 William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Old Abe signed and dated “Wm. J. Koelpin © ‘94” on base bronze, 13 by 31 by 40 in. inscribed “1/24” on side of base, although the consignor believes only three were ever cast

Koelpin combined his love of nature and his home state in this bronze sculpture of Old Abe, Wisconsin’s War eagle, which is believed to be one of only three cast. Old Abe had a long and illustrious career as a mascot for American causes. the bald eagle, captured as a baby, accompanied a Wisconsin volunteer regiment as it traveled across the South for three years during the Civil War. One war-time commentary reads, “When the battle raged most fiercely, and the enthusiasm of the soldiers was at its highest, then it was that Old Abe seemed to be in his own element. He flapped his wings in the midst of the furious storm, and with his head erect, faced the flying bullets and the crashing shells with no sign of fear. Old Abe triumphs with the triumph of the flag, and seems in some measure conscious of his relationship with the emblem of a victorious Republic.”

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Following his service, Old Abe lived out his remaining fifteen years in the “eagle Department” of Wisconsin’s capital building. In 1880, Old Abe made his last public appearance, sharing honors with General Ulysses S. Grant. In 1891 at the twenty-fifth annual encampment, or reunion, of the Grand Army of the Republic in Detroit, “the Wisconsin Division bore upon a flag-staff the stuffed eagle, Old Abe, which in life accompanied the soldiers of the eighth Wisconsin Regiment through the war.” LIteRAtURe: Harper’s Weekly, new York, nY, August 7, 1891, pp.

619-620. $15,000 - $20,000

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$800 - $1,200

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271 Donald Greig (b. 1959) On the Run signed and dated “D. Greig 1996” on the side of the base bronze, 9 by 14 1⁄2 by 22 1⁄2 in. inscribed 33 of 100 on the side of the base edition #33 of 100 PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $4,000 - $6,000

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272 Alexander Pope (1849-1924) White-tailed Deer, 1908 signed and dated “Alexander Pope ‘08” lower left oil on canvas, 36 by 30 in.

A native of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Alexander Pope quickly established a reputation as a society painter. During the majority of his adolescence, Pope worked at his father’s lumber business and carved animals out of wood. He received minor artistic training and considered himself a self-taught artist. However, he did study with William Copley, a noted Boston painter and sculptor. Pope lived the entirety of his life in Boston, painting and sculpting works that revolved around hunting and fishing. According to Alfred Frankenstein in the book The Reality of Appearance, Pope was “of the back-slapping, club-going variety who spent his entire life in and around Boston.”

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Pope favored painting still lifes in trompe l`oeil, incorporating hunting themes and wildlife iconography that included deer antlers, canteens, guns, and game bags. In this same style, Pope painted numerous works of dead animals and animals in crates. Later on Pope became a member of the respected art association the Copley Society of Boston. In 1878 and 1882, he published two significant chromolithographic portfolios of his watercolors, Upland Game Birds and Water Fowl of the United States. $10,000 - $20,000

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273 Marguerite Kirmse (1885-1954) twelve Wedgewood Plates each is from The American Sporting Dog Plates series designed by Marguerite Kirmse. Marked with a circular printed “Wedgewood of etruria and Barlaston, Made in england” and varying impressed “Wedgewood” marks. $1,000 - $2,000

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274 Arthur Loring Brackett (1855-1934) Quail signed “A. Loring Brackett” lower right oil on canvas, 18 by 24 in.

$2,000 - $4,000

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275 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Pops Day Off signed “Lynn Bogue Hunt” lower center pencil drawing, 16 by 12 in. PROvenAnCe: Harry W. and norma A.

vreeland Collection Private Collection, by descent in the vreeland family $800 - $1,200

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276 Gustav Muss Arnolt (1858-1927) Hunk O’ Luck and Safe Hit signed “G. Muss Arnolt” lower left oil on canvas, 12 by 16 in. William Secord Gallery, new York, nY label on back

A commissioned portrait of John D. thees’ hunting dogs, Hunk of Luck and Safe Hit. thees was a friend of the artist. PROvenAnCe: John D. thees III Collection

Private Collection, new York $18,000 - $22,000

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277 Bobwhite Quail Hen with Three Chicks ROBeRt (1910-1990) AnD vIRGInIA WARFIeLD (1919-2004) JAFFReY, nH, 1970

An early carving by this new england husband and wife team. A life-size inquisitive quail followed by three chicks. In the 1970s they exhibited at the easton Waterfowl Festival and in the mid-1980s their carvings were offered through Shreve, Crump and Lowe of Boston. Signed and dated on the bottom of the base by the makers. Original condition.

raised wing and incised feather carving. Original paint with a tiny beak tip chip and touch-up to primary feather tips of the male. $600 - $900

279 Bobwhite Quail Pair C. 1950

A pair of quail on a driftwood base. Original paint with minor wear. $400 - $600

280 Flying Bobwhite Quail Tile C. 1950

signed “J. Boehm” in lower right corner painted tile, 3 by 6 in.

278 Bobwhite Quail Pair

A hand-painted tile with a quail in flight above conifer branches. Set on a cloth mat in an oak frame.

A two-thirds-size pair of quail with a calling male and feeding hen, each with

vreeland Collection Private Collection, by descent in the vreeland family $50 - $100

$400 - $600

C. 1940

PROvenAnCe: Harry W. and norma A.

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281 Two Quail Carvings RICHARD AnD DOROtHY KOHLeR LOnG ISLAnD, nY, C. 1950

One carving measures approximately three inches high and the other approximately nine inches high. Both are signed “Mr. and Mrs. R. Kohler” on the bottom of their bases. Both are in original paint with minor wear. The larger carving has some small areas of flaking. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $150 - $250

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282 Percival Rosseau (1859-1937) Two Setters, 1909 signed and dated “Rosseau 1909” lower left oil on canvas, 7 by 9 in. “M. Grieve Co., Hand Carved Frame, new York” label on back PROvenAnCe: Purchased at James Graham & Sons, new York, new York

Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge Collection Private Collection, new York $10,000 - $12,000

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283 John Whorf (1903-1959) Quail Shooting signed “John Whorf” lower left watercolor, 15 3⁄4 by 21 3⁄4 in. inscribed “for e. e. Pershall” lower left

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$4,000 - $6,000

284 Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh (1855-1915) Hanging Bobwhite Quail, 1899 signed and dated “G.R. Hardenbergh 1899” lower left oil on canvas, 18 by 12 in.

$3,000 - $5,000

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285 English School (19th Century) tri-Color english Setter oil on canvas, 30 by 24 in.

$1,000 - $1,500

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286 Newbold Hough Trotter (1827-1898) Too-Fast, 1888 signed and dated “n. H. trotter ‘88” lower right oil on canvas, 20 by 30 in.

$2,000 - $3,000

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287 Charles Storer (1817-1907) Hunting Dogs, 1893 signed and dated “Chas. Storer 1893” lower right oil on canvas, 15 by 20 in.

$1,000 - $1,500

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288 English Hunting Scene signed and dated “J. A. Woodside 1831” on back oil on canvas, 20 by 30 in.

$2,000 - $3,000

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289 Alexander Pope (1849-1924) Pointer with Grouse, 1887 signed and dated “Alex Pope 87” lower right oil on canvas, 30 by 24 in.

$5,000 - $10,000

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290 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Buck Up Kid signed “Paul Brown” lower left watercolor, 10 1⁄2 by 8 1⁄2 in. inscribed “to eddie, Sincerely, Paul Brown” lower left

Born in Mapleton, Minnesota, in 1893, Paul Brown soon moved to new York City with his family. At the age of 17, his family relocated again to Garden City on Long Island, where Brown had the opportunity to explore polo grounds, including Meadowbrook Polo Club, and horse shows such as Piping Rock. Fellow artist and close friend Milton Weiler (1910-1974) also lived in Garden City, where he headed the art department of the high school. though Brown had little formal art training, he spent extensive amounts of time sketching, observing, and studying horses in motion and at rest. Upon graduating high school, Brown supported himself as an advertising and periodical illustrator, thus beginning his artistic career. Brown created fashion and sporting illustrations for Brooks Brothers, including equestrian scenes. He was very involved with Polo magazine, helping to launch it in 1927 and serving on its editorial board. One of Brown’s horses graced the cover of Time magazine in March 1929, and in 1930 he was asked to produce a

series of hand-colored aquatints of field sports such as steeplechasing and foxhunting for eugene v. Connett III’s Derrydale Press. Brown introduced Weiler to Connett, and Weiler went on to illustrate four books himself for Derrydale. In 1959, when Brown passed away, Weiler helped Paul’s wife Sallie organize his estate. the friendship between the two artists is reflected in the inscribed books given from Brown to Weiler, sketch pad pages, and some fine paintings including a large picture which was prominently displayed in the holiday window display of Brooks Brothers in new York City.

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As an artist, Brown was known for his quick and confident style as well as his spare use of color and occasional use of tinted paper. He was partial to pencil on paper and his simple lines convey his authority on the anatomy and behavior of horses. Recognized as one of the most accurate equestrian artists of his day, Brown’s drawings, watercolors, and illustrations inspire collectors and horse lovers alike. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family $400 - $600

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291 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) The Friendly Flask, 1941 signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘41” lower left watercolor, 10 by 10 1⁄4 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family

$1,000 - $1,500

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292 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Horse Peering through Window, 1944 signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘44” lower right watercolor, 9 1⁄2 by 9 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $200 - $400

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293 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Junior (from Memory), 1951 signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘51” lower right watercolor, 6 by 9 in. inscribed “to Lynn, Sincerely Uncle Paul,” lower left PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $200 - $400

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294 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Horse Drawn Sleigh, 1943 signed “Paul Brown” lower right mixed media, 15 3⁄4 by 21 3⁄4 in. inscribed “Brook Brothers Window Display 1943” on back PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $1,000 - $1,500

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295 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Viewed, 1936 signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘36” lower left watercolor, 9 by 11 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $400 - $600

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296 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) On Their Way, 1935 signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘35” lower left watercolor, 11 1⁄2 by 18 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family $600 - $900

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297 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) eight Polo Player Drawings pencil drawings, 8 by 10 1â &#x201E;4 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $800 - $1,200

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298 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Four Polo Player Drawings pencil drawings, 8 by 10 1â &#x201E;4 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $300 - $500

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299 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) training Polo Ponies, 1937 signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘37” lower left watercolor, 8 1⁄2 by 11 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $200 - $400

300 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) International Field, Meadowbrook Club, 1939 printed signature “Paul Brown” lower left color print, 18 by 26 in. published by Robert B. Strowbridge, new York, 1939 Garden City Galleries, Garden City, nY label on back 300

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $200

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301 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) two Pencil Drawings

Polo Players- Front view 7 by 8 1⁄2 in.

Polo Players- Rear view 8 1⁄2 by 7 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $200 - $300

302 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Four Drawings of Polo Players each 10 1⁄4 by 8 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $300 - $500

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303 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) It, 1935

305 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Gentleman on Horseback

signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘35” lower left conte crayon and watercolor, 8 1⁄2 by 12 1⁄2 in.

signed “Paul Brown” lower right pencil and graphite drawing, 11 by 8 in.

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

$300 - $500

$100 - $150

304 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Pointer signed “Paul Brown” lower right pencil drawing, 5 3⁄4 by 8 1⁄4 in.

Descended in the Weiler family

306 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Detail Study: Fox Hunter and Horse pencil drawing, 10 3⁄4 by 8 1⁄4 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family

$100 - $200

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307 Tribute Letter to Peter J. Platt A letter containing several pencil drawings all on one page. One, titled Flies, is signed “Paul Brown 29,” another drawing of geese is signed “Clark” by Roland Clark, and several other artists’ drawings. A handwritten note at the bottom of the letter, by artist Peter J. Platt, thanks the other artists for hosting a dinner for him. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $200 - $300

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308 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) two Pencil Drawings and a Book Black Beauty

309 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Sketch of two Foals and a Book

signed “Paul Brown” lower left 11 by 14 in.

signed “Paul Brown” lower right pencil drawing, 8 3⁄4 by 7 in.

Mother & Foal

Paul Brown’s book, The Horse, is inscribed “to Libby and Milt, With all the luck in the world. Sally and Paul.” A drawing of an ailing horse titled A Tubed Horse by Brown is above the inscription.

signed “Paul Brown” lower center 13 1⁄4 by 18 1⁄2 in.

Included in this lot is Black Beauty, written by Anna Sewell and illustrated by Paul Brown. this book is signed by Brown on the title page. Inscribed “to Libby and Milt, Loads of Luck. Sallie and Paul ‘52” and above the inscription is a pencil sketch of a horse’s head by Brown. Sallie was Paul Brown’s wife’s first name. Libby and Milt refers to sporting artist Milton C. Weiler and his wife. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family LIteRAtURe: Anna Sewell and Paul Brown, illus., Black Beauty, new York, nY, 1952.

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PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family LIteRAtURe: Paul Brown, The Horse, new York, nY, 1943.

$100 - $200

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311 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) two Pencil Drawings

Horse with Foals 8 3⁄8 by 11 in.

Free Horses

312 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958)

8 1⁄4 by 10 3⁄4 in.

Four Pencil Drawings

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

A tight Squeeze

Collection Descended in the Weiler family

Left Behind

$100 - $200

8 3⁄8 by 11 in.

Whips 8 3⁄8 by 11 in.

Grooms with Horse 8 3⁄8 by 11 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $150 - $250

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313 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) two Pencil Drawings

Clever 8 3⁄8 by 11 in.

Cray

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8 3⁄8 by 10 3⁄4 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

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$100 - $200

314 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) two Pencil Drawings

Horse Jumping 8 1⁄2 by 10 3⁄4 in.

Horse Landing 8 1⁄2 by 10 3⁄4 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family

$100 - $200

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315 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) two Pencil Drawings

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Rider Landing 8 1⁄4 by 10 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $150

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316 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) two Pencil Drawings

throwback

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8 3⁄8 by 11 in.

Steeplechase 8 3⁄8 by 11 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $50 - $100

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317 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Fox Hunters in Woods signed “Paul Brown” lower right drypoint, 6 1⁄2 by 11 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $200

318 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Steeplechase Horse and Rider 318

signed “Paul Brown” lower right etching, 10 3⁄4 by 6 3⁄4 in.

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PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $200

319 Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) Rearing Lippizzan Stallion, 1945 signed and dated “Paul Brown ‘45” lower right ink drawing, 8 1⁄2 by 6 in. inscribed “to Bud, Sincerely Uncle Paul” lower left PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection

Descended in the Weiler family $200 - $300

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320 Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) two Watercolors

Mallards, early Plantation, Petersburg, vA signed “Roland Clark” lower right watercolor, ink, and gouache, 17 1⁄2 by 13 1⁄2 in.

Clapper Rail on Mobjack Marsh, Matthews County, vA signed “Roland Clark” lower right watercolor and ink, 18 by 12 3⁄4 in. PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert

Mayo Collection $800 - $1,200

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321 Five Collectible Frog Items A two-and-one-quarter-inch-long carved malachite stone frog, a Limoges, France, hand-painted, figural frog porcelain box, a Haleyon Days, Bilston & Battersea Revival, enamel, figural box, and a figural ceramic weighted paperweight signed by Lynn Cha. these four items are contained in a splitbamboo-lidded box with a finely woven bamboo life-size frog on top. All are in original condition with minimal wear.

this lot includes four sand cast brass ash trays, one with a dog head, one with a flying duck, and two with a sailfish motif, a waste basket with a painted quail head by Scott Howard, a brass framed desk top weather station, a 2 oz. silver shot container, a life-size brass duck head letter clip, a round brassframed clock with Labrador motif, and a pair of life-size metal quail on leather-covered wooden bookends. As found. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $100 - $150

PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

324 Mahogany Yacht Model

South Carolina, estate

A mahogany, hand-crafted model of a classic, wooden-hulled, sedan cruiser c. 1940, measuring thirty-six inches long. this model includes a brass shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel, running lights, rails, a mast, a copper propeller, and rudder. Original condition and surface with expected wear.

$50 - $75

322 Seven Items two flasks, two pairs of binoculars, two leather bags, and one leather vessel. As found. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

$800 - $1,200

South Carolina, estate $100 - $150

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325 Parrot Cane

327 Miniature Carved Great Dane

C. 1920

A walnut-carved male dog measuring eight and one-quarter inches high, A well-proportioned carving with carved eye detail. Original finish with minor chips to ear tips.

A carved wooden cane with a detailed carved parrot handle and a shaft depicting several farmers harvesting crops. Measures nearly thirty-seven inches long. Original finish with light patina and minor damage within a six-inch crack towards the lower third of the cane.

$200 - $400

PROvenAnCe: Private Collection, Cape Cod,

328 Stone Bear Sculpture Bear and Cub, c. 1970

Massachusetts

measures approximately seven inches tall

$1,000 - $1,500

PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate

326 Three Leather Pigs

$150 - $250

enGLAnD (AttR.), C. 1970

the largest pig is approximately twenty-four inches long. At one time, Abercrombie and Fitch marketed pigs similar to these as ottomans. As found.

329 Three African Stone Carvings

South Carolina, estate

three greenstone carvings c. 1950, each about six inches long. A hippopotamus signed “S. Mokonie,” a lioness signed “L. Khoza,” and a rhinoceros signed “S. Lesu.”

$100 - $150

PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $50 - $100

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330 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Hare signed “Lynn Bogue Hunt” lower left pen and ink drawing, 5 by 10 1⁄4 in. inscribed “Chap 10 Illus # 17” on back PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $200

331 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Frog signed “L.B.H.” lower left pen and ink drawing, 5 1⁄4 by 9 in. inscribed “the Creek” lower center and “Chap 19” on back

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family

333 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Duck Blind Side Shows signed “Lynn Bogue Hunt” lower right pen and ink drawing, 11 1⁄2 by 15 3⁄4 in. inscribed “Lynn Bogue Hunt, Duck Blind Side Shows” on back

$100 - $200

332 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Surface Fishing for Weakfish in Peconic Bay signed “Lynn Bogue Hunt” lower left pen and ink drawing, 4 1⁄4 by 8 7⁄8 in. inscribed “Surface fishing for weakfish in Peconic Bay” on back PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler Collection Descended in the Weiler family

$100 - $200

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PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $200

PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $200

335 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Great Blue Heron signed “Lynn Bogue Hunt” lower left pencil drawing, 6 by 4 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

334 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Squirrel signed “L.B.H.” lower center pen and ink drawing, 7 5⁄8 by 10 1⁄2 in. inscribed “Deer P8 Chap P122” lower right and “Chap 22 Illus # 34” on back

Collection Descended in the Weiler family $100 - $200

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336 Black Labrador Hooked Rug GeORGe WeLLS (1906-1988) GLen HeAD, LOnG ISLAnD, nY, C. 1950

A rectangular hooked rug with a black Labrador dog motif measuring twentyfour by thirty-six inches. As found. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $200 - $400

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337 Six Hooked Rugs GeORGe WeLLS (1906-1988) GLen HeAD, LOnG ISLAnD, nY, C. 1950

Six oval rugs measuring approximately seventeen by twenty-five inches each with the following motifs: three of mice, one bunny, one ladybug, and one owl. As found. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $300 - $500

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338 Two Hooked Rugs A rug with a bee motif measuring thirty-one by seventy-seven inches, and a rug with a floral motif measuring thirty-six by sixty inches. As found. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

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339 Churchill Ettinger (1903-1984) A Good Point signed “Churchill ettinger” lower right oil on canvas, 20 by 24 in.

$8,000 - $12,000

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340 William Schaldach (1896-1982) Quail in Flight signed “Wm. J. Schaldach” lower left watercolor, 18 by 16 in.

$2,500 - $3,500

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341 Peter Corbin (b. 1945) Covey Rise, 1981 signed and dated “Peter Corbin, 1981” acrylic on canvas, 20 by 30 in. Crossroads of Sport Inc., new York, nY label on back of frame LIteRAtURe: Crossroads of Sport, Inc. Catalog, new York, nY, 1981-1982, p. 3, illustrated.

$2,000 - $4,000

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342 Alexander Pope (1849-1924) The Brook Hill Dog, 1911 signature and date printed “Alexander Pope- ‘11” lower right lithograph on tin, 39 1⁄2 by 29 1⁄2 in. inscribed “the “Brook Hill” Dog” lower center

these advertising tins were distributed by Friedman, Keiler & Co. Distillers to be displayed in bars and saloons. $2,000 - $3,000

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343 Joyce Hagerbaumer Reed (b. 1945) two Game Bird Watercolors

Woodcock Head, 1970 signed and dated “Joyce Hagerbaumer Reed 1970” 7 1⁄2 by 9 in.

Grouse Head, 1971 signed and dated “Joyce Hagerbaumer Reed 1971” 8 1⁄2 by 8 in.

$200 - $300

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344 John E. Gnatek (b. 1931) On the Move signed “John Gnatek” lower left watercolor, 13 1⁄2 by 20 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Harry W. and

norma A. vreeland Collection Private Collection, by descent in the vreeland family $400 - $600

345 Gary E. Neel (20th Century) two Watercolors

346 Al Barker (b. 1941) A Quiet Refuge

Ruffed Grouse, 1972

signed “Al Barker” lower left oil on board, 5 by 9 in.

signed and dated “Gary e. neel 1972” lower right 14 by 20 3⁄4 in.

Woodcock, 1973 signed and dated “Gary e. neel 1973” lower right 14 by 20 3⁄4 in. PROvenAnCe: Purchased at

Crossroads of Sport Inc., new York, new York $400 - $600

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$300 - $500

347 Al Barker (b. 1941) Autumn Meadow signed “Al Barker” lower left oil on board, 6 by 8 in.

$400 - $600

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348 Robert Kennedy Abbett (b. 1926) Changing Patterns on the Shoshone signed “Abbett” lower left oil on canvas, 23 1⁄2 by 29 1⁄2 in.

$6,000 - $9,000

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349 John Swan (b. 1948) Mid Day Break, 2003 signed and dated “John Swan ‘03” lower left watercolor, 19 1⁄2 by 29 in.

$2,000 - $4,000

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350 John Swan (b. 1948) Canoe on the St. Jean, 2003 signed and dated “John Swan ‘03” lower left watercolor, 21 by 30 in. together with a color print of the work, 16 1⁄4 by 24 1⁄2 in. signed “John Swan” lower right inscribed “to the Sheppards with many thanks—John” lower left Published by the Atlantic Salmon Federation, edition of 200

$2,000 - $4,000

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351 Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Map of Well Known Salt Water Game Fish, 1935 color print, 27 by 35 in. artist proof

$300 - $500

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352 John Swan (b. 1948) Autumn Campfire, 2003 signed and dated “John Swan ‘03” lower left oil on canvas, 18 by 24 in.

$3,000 - $5,000

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353 Mike Stidham (20th Century) Competition signed “M. Stidham” lower left oil on linen on panel, 20 by 40 in.

$5,000 - $7,000

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354 John Rogers Fowler (20th Century) Bonefish: Pair of Bones II, 2005 signed and dated “ John Rogers Fowler 2005” on base stainless steel and bronze, 8 by 16 in. inscribed 5 of 36 on top of the base edition #5 of 36 PROvenAnCe: Property of an

Aiken, South Carolina, estate $600 - $900

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355 Chet Reneson (b. 1934) On the Flats signed “Reneson” lower left watercolor, 21 by 30 in. Carolina Galleries, Charleston, SC label on back PROvenAnCe: Margaret and Robert

Mayo Collection $3,000 - $5,000

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356 Lindsay Scott (b. 1955) Zebras signed “Lindsay Scott” lower left colored pencil on paper, 15 by 5 in.

$600 - $900

357 Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996) Sandpipers signed “R. t. Peterson” on back watercolor, gouache, pencil, and pen on paperboard with overlay (not shown), 14 1⁄2 by 9 in. inscribed “(eastern F. G. 1980, p 129) eastern Field Guide 5th edition 2002 pg. 149” and stamped “Roger tory Peterson” on back Page 129 from a field guide on back with exact painting illustrated. PROvenAnCe: estate of Roger tory

and virginia Marie Peterson Private Collection $1,500 - $2,500

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358 Ray Ellis (b. 1921) St. Helena Island, 1990 signed and dated “Ray ellis ‘90” lower right watercolor, 12 1⁄2 by 24 1⁄2 in.

Ray ellis was born in Philadelphia and attended the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. In 1947, his first one-man-show was held at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. After serving in the Coast Guard during World War II, he founded an advertising agency in new York and new Jersey and continued to paint in his spare time. By 1969, ellis was a full-time artist living in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In the 1980s, ellis collaborated on numerous books with legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite. In 2004 the telfair Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia, awarded the artist with the exhibition “Ray ellis in Retrospect: A Painter’s Journey,” part of a broader travelling show. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken, South Carolina, estate

$4,000 - $6,000

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359 Ray Ellis (b. 1921) Flower Cart, 1986

361 Gabriel Spat (1890-1967) La Plage D’Onival, La Manche, France

363 Ray Ellis (b. 1921) Window with Green Shutters, 1990

signed and dated “Ray ellis, A.W.S. ‘86” lower right watercolor, 13 1⁄2 by 21 1⁄2 in.

signed “Gabriel Spat” lower left oil on board, 6 1⁄2 by 11 1⁄2 in.

signed and dated “Ray ellis ‘90” lower right watercolor, 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄2 in.

PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate

$600 - $900

$500 - $1,000

PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $2,000 - $3,000

360 Ray Ellis (b. 1921) Fire Along the River Bank, 1987 signed and dated “Ray ellis ‘87” lower left oil on canvas, 7 1⁄2 by 9 1⁄2 in.

362 Ray Ellis (b. 1921) Gentleman Poling a Boat, 1998 signed and dated “Ray ellis ‘98” lower right oil on canvas, 9 by 12 in. PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate

$1,500 - $2,500

$1,200 - $1,800

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364 Harold Newton (1934-1994) Palm Hammock signed “H. newton” lower right oil on board, 24 by 30 in.

newton was a part of the group of African American painters known as “the Highwaymen” who were based in Florida. taught by A.e. Backus (1906-1990), who was considered one of the best Florida landscape painters of the 20th century, newton created some of the most desirable scenes of our southernmost state, which are highly sought after by collectors. these works were painted on numerous materials, including upson board, masonite, and canvasboard, and were sold from the trunks of the artists’ cars. Works by these artists are known for capturing the warmth and light of the Florida landscape, as well as its unique beauty. $4,500 - $5,500

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365 Don D. Brown (20th Century) River Bend signed “D.D. Brown,” and “UB” symbol lower right oil on canvas, 24 by 30 in.

Don Brown was a student of Albert earnest Backus (1906-1990) and signed his work with a “UB” symbol for under Backus. $4,500 - $5,500

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366 Harold Newton (1934-1994) Back Water Marsh signed “H. newton” lower right oil on board, 24 by 48 in.

$5,500 - $6,500

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367 Roy A. McLendon (b. 1932) Moonlit Cypress Swamp signed “R. A. McLendon” lower right oil on board, 24 by 36 in.

McLendon is a member of the famed Florida “Highwaymen” artist group. $3,000 - $3,500

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368 Harold Newton (1934-1994) Coastal Dunes signed “H. newton” lower right oil on board, 20 by 16 in.

$2,000 - $4,000

369 Jacquelyn Schindehette (b. 1946) Breezes signed “ J. L. Schindehette” lower right oil on canvas, 12 by 16 in.

$800 - $1,200

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370 Miles Girard Batt (b. 1952) Hermosa Key signed “Miles G. Batt” lower left watercolor, 21 by 29 in.

$1,500 - $2,500

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371 Al Barnes (b. 1937) Hail Mary signed “Barnes” lower right oil on canvas, 20 by 30 in.

Al Barnes is the 2014 featured artist for the Bonefish & tarpon trust. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of Hail Mary will go directly to Btt whose mission is to conserve and enhance global bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries and their environments through stewardship, research, education, and advocacy. the Btt serves as a repository for information on to the life history of these species and works internationally with anglers, guides, scientists, regulators, and the public to nurture and enhance fish populations. Barnes is a texas artist who was born into a fishing family. He grew up near South Padre Island, and always knew he would be an artist. Barnes attended the University of texas to study art, and went on to sail and crew on boats. He has travelled the coasts of north and Central America and is an avid waterman. In the pursuit of his art, he has journeyed extensively, learning

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about local wildlife and watercraft. He writes, “I prefer to start out with the sea or landscape and see what appears in it along the way. Sometimes birds fly in, sometimes boats float in, sometimes both.” Barnes was a national Artist of the Year for Ducks Unlimited and is a current member of the American Society of Marine Artists. He has exhibited at the national Wildlife Museum in Jackson, Wyoming and the Southeastern Wildlife exhibition in Charleston, South Carolina, in addition to many other locations, both in group shows and solo exhibits. His works are found in the permanent collections of the Lee Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, the Coca Cola Company, and the Museum of natural Science in Houston, texas, among others. $3,000 - $5,000

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372 James W. Harris (b. 1946) Tarpon Dance, 2000

374 Rodger McPhail (b. 1953) Rabbits by Torchlight

376 Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960)

signed “J.W. Harris” lower left watercolor, 10 by 16 in.

signed “R. McPhail” lower left oil on board, 8 3⁄4 by 11 in. the tryon Gallery Ltd., London label on back

Four Watercolors

$500 - $700

373 William Edward deGarthe (1907-1983) Fishing Boats

PROvenAnCe: Property of an

Aiken, South Carolina, estate $200 - $300

signed “deGarthe” lower left oil on board, 9 1⁄5 by 19 1⁄2 in.

$200 - $300

375 Richard Ellis (b. 1938) Permit, 1973 signed and dated “Richard ellis 1973” upper right acrylic, 20 by 23 1⁄2 in. PROvenAnCe: Commissioned

through Crossroads of Sport Inc., new York, new York $400 - $600

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Roseate Spoonbill Double-Crested Cormorant Scarlet Ibis Puffin each measuring 3 3⁄4 by 4 1⁄4 in. PROvenAnCe: Milton C. Weiler

Collection Descended in the Weiler family $400 - $800

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377 John Frost (1890-1937) Horse in a Stall, 1935 signed “John Frost 1935” lower right oil on canvas, 25 by 30 in.

John Frost, called Jack, was born to noted sporting artist A.B. Frost in Philadelphia in 1890. the younger Frost studied art with his father and at the Academie Julian before settling in Pasadena, California, for health reasons. He found success with his impressionistic California landscapes, selling through the Stendahl Gallery in the Ambassador Hotel, though Frost continued to depict the sporting life in paint throughout his career. He was close with his father and fellow artist Guy Rose, and became a member of the California Art Club and the Pasadena Society of Fine Arts before succumbing to an early death in 1937 due to tuberculosis which had brought him west. $4,000 - $6,000

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378 Robert Nisbet (1879-1961) Raymonds Barn signed “Robert nisbet n.A.” lower right oil on canvas, 30 by 36 in. inscribed “Raymonds Barn by Robert nisbet nA, So. Kent, Conn.” on back

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Robert nisbet studied at the Rhode Island School of Design before teaching at Brown University. From 1910 to 1911 he served as president of the Art Students League in new York City, and in 1928 was elected as a national Academician. He enjoyed rifle shooting from a young age and his skill earned him first place in several competitions, as well as a spot as a rifle instructor during World War II. nisbet and his wife settled in South Kent, Connecticut, after summering for several years in Old Lyme. they built a large home with a studio and founded the Kent Art Association. the artist’s works have been exhibited across the United States at Yale University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the new York Library, the national Gallery, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. $3,000 - $6,000

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381 Prof. Alexander Harder Falcon signed “Alex Harder” lower left oil on board, 17 3⁄4 by 12 1⁄4 in.

379 Aiden Lassell Ripley (1896-1969) Woman with Cat, 1928

$600 - $900

signed and dated “A.L. Ripley 1928” lower left watercolor, 19 by 15 in.

382 J. Randall Rowe (1922-1978) Goose with Goslings

$1,500 - $3,000

signed “Randy Rowe” lower left watercolor, 14 by 19 in. PROvenAnCe: Harry W. and norma A.

380 C. Ellis [after A.F. Tait] Pointer with Snipe, 1908 signed and dated “C. Cuesta C. ellis 1908” oil on canvas, 20 by 16 in.

vreeland Collection Private Collection, by descent in the vreeland family

$300 - $500

$200 - $400

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383 William Matthews (b. 1949) Threshing Arrangement, 1997 signed “William M” upper left watercolor, 18 1⁄2 by 19 in.

385 William Matthews (b. 1949) two Watercolors

Hopi Cow Kachina Mask

$1,000 - $1,500

signed “William M” lower right watercolor, 20 by 27 in.

384 William Matthews (b. 1949)

Diptych- Apache Gan Mask Cloth HoodFront & Back

two Watercolors

Zuni Salmopia Warrior Kachina Mask signed “William M” lower right watercolor, 20 by 27 in.

signed “William M” lower right watercolor, 20 by 15 in.

$400 - $600

Jemez Pueblo Female Face Mask signed “William M” lower right watercolor, 20 by 15 in.

$400 - $600

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Lot 386, 6 of 12 shown

386 Arthur Burdett Frost (1851-1928) Shooting Pictures, set of twelve chromolithographs, 12 1⁄2 by 19 3⁄4 printed by Charles Scribner’s and Sons, 1895

Autumn Grouse Autumn Woodcock Bay Snipe English Snipe Prairie Chickens Quail, A Dead Shot Quail Shooting Rabbit Shooting Rail Shooting Shooting Ducks from a Battery Shooting Ducks from a Blind Summer Woodcock $4,000 - $6,000

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387 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Big Fish Rise, 1984

391 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) The Head of the Pool, 1979

color print, 24 by 34 in. published by David R. Godine Publishers Inc., Boston, MA edition #103 of 400 Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, vt impressed stamp along with slip-covered book, The Art of Ogden M. Pleissner, by Peter Bergh, deluxe edition #103 of 400

signed “Ogden M Pleissner” lower right. color print, 16 1⁄2 by 22 in. published by the Crossroads of Sport, Inc. and the Orvis Company, Inc., in an edition of 280

$400 - $600

$300 - $500

392 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) The Lye Brook Pool, 1971

388 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Hillside Orchard, Grouse Shooting, 1975 signed “Ogden M. Pleissner” lower right color print, 15 3⁄4 by 25 3⁄4 in.

signed “Ogden M. Pleissner” lower right color print, 21 by 28 3⁄4 in. published by the American Museum of Flyfishing in an edition of 400

PROvenAnCe: Purchased at Crossroads of Sport,

$300 - $500

new York, new York $300 - $500

393 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Hendrickson’s Pool - Beaver Kill, 1980 signed “Ogden M Pleissner” lower right color print, 15 by 22 3⁄4 in. published by the Crossroads of Sport, Inc. and the Orvis Company, Inc., in an edition of 290

389 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) The Quail Hunters, 1973 signed “Ogden M. Pleissner” lower right color print, 18 by 27 in.

$400 - $600

PROvenAnCe: Purchased at Crossroads of Sport,

new York, new York

394 Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Pintails Coming In, 1942

$400 - $600

signed “Roland Clark” lower right color print, 14 by 18 1⁄4 in. published by Frank J. Lowe, new York, nY, 1942 edition # 15 of 250

390 Ogden M. Pleissner (1905-1983) Driven Grouse, Glancie Beat, 1959 signed “Ogden M. Pleissner, n. A.” lower right color print, 15 by 23 3⁄4 in. published by Frost and Reed Ltd, Bristol and London in an edition of 300

$500 - $700

PROvenAnCe: Property of an Aiken,

South Carolina, estate $400 - $600

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395 Churchill Ettinger (1903-1984) two Fish Drypoints

Opportunist signed “Churchill ettinger” lower right 8 1⁄4 by 9 in.

Fighting Mad signed “Churchill ettinger” lower right 8 1/4 by 9 in.

$200 - $400

396 Churchill Ettinger (1903-1984) Timberdoodle signed “Churchill ettinger” lower right drypoint, 8 3⁄4 by 8 1⁄2 in.

$100 - $200

397 Henry “Hy” Sandham (1842-1910) Salmon Fishing, 1889 lithograph, 18 by 11 1⁄2 in. Old Print Shop, new York, nY label on back

$300 - $500

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398 Reinhold H. Palenske (1884-1954)

400 Roland H. Clark (1874-1957)

three Pencil Drawings

Safe In, 1924

Pointer, Greyhound, and Springer Spaniel all signed “Palenske” lower right each measuring 8 3⁄4 by 6 3⁄4 in.

$200 - $400

399 Reinhold H. Palenske (1884-1954)

two etchings signed “Roland Clark” lower right 10 by 13 in. edition of 75

A Flock of Canvasbacks, 1929 signed “Roland Clark” lower right 12 by 15 in. edition of 75

$400 - $600

three Pencil Drawings

Collie, Bulldog, and terrier all signed “Palenske” lower right each measuring 8 3⁄4 by 6 3⁄4 in.

$200 - $400

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401 Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Seclusion, 1945 signed “Roland Clark” lower right. chromolithograph with gouache, 14 by 18 1⁄2 in. published by Frank J. Lowe, new York, nY, 1945 edition # 136 of 250

$500 - $700

402.1 Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) two chromolithographs with gouache

the Raider, 1944

403 Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Long Shore, 1947

signed “Roland Clark” lower right 14 by 18 1⁄4 in. published by Frank J. Lowe, new York, nY, 1944 edition #67 of 250

signed “Roland Clark” lower right chromolithographs with gouache, 17 by 21 in. published by Frank J. Lowe, new York, nY, 1947 edition #76 of 300

Pintails Coming In, 1942 signed “Roland Clark” lower right 14 by 18 1⁄4 in. published by Frank J. Lowe, new York, nY, 1942 edition #126 of 250

$100 - $300

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404 Arthur Burdett Frost (1851-1928) Shooting Pictures, set of four chromolithographs, 12 1⁄2 by 19 3⁄4 printed by Charles Scribner’s and Sons, 1895

Bay Snipe Prairie Chickens Rail Shooting Quail- A Dead Stand $1,000 - $2,000

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INDEX Abbett, Robert Kennedy: 348

Brown, James Halstead: 144

Frost, Arthur Burdett: 234, 386, 404

Adams, E. Frank: 115-117

Brown, Paul Desmond: 290-319

Frost, John: 377

Adamson, Harry Curieux: 212, 223

Brown, Don D.: 365

Fuertes, Louis Agassiz: 248-260

Ahearn, James Joseph: 117-179, 189

Bunn, Charles Sumner: 94-98

Fulcher, Charles: 51

Anderson, Harry: 261

Chadwick, Henry Keyes: 113

Ganung, Lon: 141

Arnolt, Gustav Muss: 276

Clark, Charles S.: 52

Gelston, Thomas: 86

Baker, Ira: 144

Clark, Roland H.: 320, 394, 400-403

Gnatek, John E.: 344

Baldwin, Willard C.: 137, 145

Clem, Robert Verity: 247

Greig, Donald: 271

Barkalow, Capt. Joel W.: 124, 127

Coheleach, Guy J.: 262

Hagerbaumer, David: 219-222

Barker, Al: 346-347, 371

Collins, Samuel: 140

Hardenbergh, Gerard Rutgers: 284

Batt, Miles Girard: 370

Corbin, Peter: 341

Harder, Prof. Alexander: 381

Behmetuik, Arthur “Artie”: 184

Creighton, Clarence Hix “Pap”: 79

Harris, James W.: 372

Benson, Frank W.: 213-216

Crowell, A. Elmer: 28, 123

Hawthorne, Davison: 187

Birdsall, Capt. Jesse: 134

Dawson, Walter H. “Tube”: 110

Herter’s Inc.: 109

Bishop, Richard E.: 351

deGarthe, William Edward: 373

Herzog, Lewis E.: 235

Black, John: 245

Denny, Samuel J.: 199

Hillman, Anthony: 193

Bliss, Roswell E.: 142, 148, 150-151

Dilley, John: 82-85

Holmes, Lothrop: 38

Bolles, Reginald F.: 265

Dittman, Albert J.: 118

Holmes, Benjamin: 138, 149, 152

Borrett, Mike: 12-14

Drake, Rev. H. M. “Jack”: 191

Horner, Nathan R.: 135

Bourg, Xavier E.: 196

Drowne, D. W.: 193

Hudson, Ira D.: 47-48, 50, 55-59, 61-64

Bowden, Paul E.: 175

Ellis, Ray: 358-360, 362-363

Hudson, Delbert: 60

Bowman, William “Bill”: 94-97

Ellis, Richard: 375

Hunt, Lynn Bogue: 275, 330-376

Boyd, George H.: 30-31, 37

Ellis, C. Cuesta C.: 380

Ingram, Ken: 197

Brackett, Arthur Loring: 274

Elliston, Robert: 104

Jasper N. Dodge Decoy Co.: 101-102

Braddock de Garve, Brig. Gen. Chester: 164

English, John “Jack”: 133

Kammerer, Ed: 195

Ettinger, Churchill: 339

Kerr, Robert G.: 121, 158

Finney, Frank S.: 23-24

Kirmse, Marguerite: 273

Fowler, John Rogers: 354

Koelpin, William J.: 266-269

Franco, Jack: 194

Kohler, Richard: 281

Frazier, Luke: 242

Kohler, Dorothy: 281

Brakhage, George K.: 11 Bransom, Paul: 263 Bronson, Clark: 270 Brown, Dan: 122

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Lamb, Frederick Morimer: 243

Plasschaert, Richard W.: 237

Storer, Charles: 287

Lawson, Oliver “Toots”: 176

Pleissner, Odgen M.: 224-228, 236, 387-393

Strater and Sohier: 108

Leeds, Daniel Lake: 128-131 Lincoln, Joseph W.: 29, 40, 43-44 Maass, David: 44 MacGillivray, Ian: 241 Mackey Jr., William J.: 39-41, 44, 46-47, 50, 52, 54, 68, 87, 98, 101-102, 127, 129130, 133, 135 Mason Decoy Factory: 103, 105, 107 Matthews, William J.: 52, 383-385

Pope, Alexander: 272, 289, 342 Rathmell, Louis C.: 139 Reed, Joyce Hagerbaumer: 343 Reneson, Chet: 205-210, 355 Rhead, Louis J.: 233 Ripley, Aiden Lassell: 239-240, 379 Rosseau, Percival: 282 Rowe, J. Randall: 382

Swan, John: 349-350, 352 Swisher & Soules: 190 The Seaford Carvers: 93 The Veritys: 89 Thomas, Charles W.: 125 Tolson, Enoch: 53 Trotter, Newbold Hough: 286 Verity, Obediah: 88, 90-91 Verity Family: 100

McCleery, James M.: 30-31, 42-43, 54, 82, 1 29, 130

Salmons, Ross C.: 176

McGaw, Robert “Bob”: 68-73

Sandham, Henry “Hy”: 397

McLendon, Roy A.: 367

Schaldach, William: 340

Vreeland, Harry W.: 159-163, 165-173, 181-182

McLoughlin, John: 132, 136

Schatz, Manfred: 244

Vreeland, Norma: 160, 167

McNair, Mark S.: 1-7

Schifferl, Lou: 25-27

Walter, Bart: 198

McNair, Ian: 8

Schindehette, Jacquelyn: 369

Ward, Lemuel T.: 74-78

McPhail, Rodger: 374

Schumacher, Vincent: 186

Ward, Stephen: 75-77

Mitchell, R. Madison: 68

Scott, Lindsay: 356

Ward, David B.: 174

Morgan, Jim: 264

Shackleton, Keith: 217-218

Warfield, Robert: 277

Moss, Gary W.: 238

Shilstone, Arthur: 232

Warfield, Virginia: 277

Mulliken, Edward H. “Ted”: 147

Shourds, Harry V.: 135

Watson, Dave “Umbrella”: 47-48, 50

Neel, Gary E.: 345

Smith, George: 143

Weiler, Milton C.: 45-46, 229

Newton, Harold: 364, 366, 368

Smith, Minor: 143

Wells, Eugene “Gene”: 199

Nichols, David W.: 157

Smith, Brett J.: 211, 230, 231

Wells, George: 336-337

Nickerson, Luter M.: 111

Southard, William J.: 92

Wheeler, Charles E. “Shang”: 32-36, 154

Nisbet, Robert: 378

Spat, Gabriel: 361

Whorf, John: 283

Nock, Paul: 192

Squire, Leverett Goldenbow: 87

Wilson, Augustus Aaron: 114

Palenske, Reinhold H.: 398, 399

St. Louis Brass Manufacturing Co.: 106

Worth, R.: 195

Peterson, Roger Tory: 357

Stidham, Mike: 353

Wozny, Eddie: 9-10

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Voorhees, Clark: 15-22

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Starr, Jr., M.D., George Ross. Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway. New york, Ny: Winchester Press, 1974. Stephen O’Brien, Jr. Fine Arts, 2002 Catalog. Boston, MA: Stephen O’Brien Jr. Fine Arts, LLC., 2002. Stephen O’Brien, Jr. Fine Arts, 2003 Catalog. Boston, MA: Stephen O’Brien Jr. Fine Arts, LLC., 2003. The Crossroads of Sport, Inc. New york, Ny: 1964-1965.

Ordeman, John T. Frank W. Benson: Etchings, Drypoints, Lithographs and Prints. Prescott, WI: Lydia Inglett Publishing, 2012.

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Tonelli, Donna. Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2002.

Richardson, Robert. Chesapeake Bay Decoys. Burtonsville, MD: Decoy Magazine, 1991.

Vinal, Cap. Joseph W. Lincoln. Rockland, MA: Cap Vinal, 2002.

Sewell, Anna with illustrations by Paul Brown. Black Beauty. New york, Ny: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1952

Weiler, Milton C. and William J. Mackey, Jr., Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings. New york, Ny: Winchester Press. 1971.

Sharp, Ron and Bill Dodge. Detroit Decoy Dynasty: The Factory Decoys of Petersen, Dodge, and Mason. Lawsonville, NC: Hunting and Fishing Collectibles, 2009.

White, Frederick. The Spicklefisherman and Others. New york, Ny: Derrydale Press, 1928.

Shaw, Robert. Bird Decoys of North America. New york, Ny: Sterling Publishing Co., 2010. Shaw, Robert. Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D. Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing Co., 1992. Sieger, Timothy. The Decoys of Long Island. Water Mill, Ny: Long Island Decoy Collectors Association, 2010. Sorenson, Harold. Decoy Collector’s Guide. Burlington, IA: Harold Sorenson, 1967.

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