November 14 & 15, 2026

Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

St. Michaels, Maryland

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A great bird dog is not only a trusted family companion, they are an indispensable part of a successful hunt.

In November of 2024, we used for the first time a new graphic as part of our logo, a dog on point. Many asked, “Why not a duck or a retriever?” Although we have specialized in the marketing and auctioning of duck decoys and decorative carvings for over 40 years, we have also become a go-to auction house for fine sporting arms, having sold over $22 million in our first four years and breaking multiple records in that time. You will also see as a part of our offerings, fine watches, quality folk art, American art, and anything we understand our collector base to be hunting.

You see we at Guyette and Deeter, are the bird dogs. We locate, vet, and point out the quarry that the market wants most. Like any good marketing firm, we understand what collectors are looking for, and we sift through thousands of options for inclusion in our live auctions, settling on those items collectors should seriously consider taking a shot at.  Just as a good bird dog should not point a robin when his gunner is after quail, we often pass up more items than we include in our auctions. If you are a new collector or new to us, be sure to do what our long-time customers have done and let us know what you are hunting and solicit our advice when considering a new addition. Unlike a retriever that goes into action after the hunter has made their decision and taken the shot, a good bird dog creates opportunities for their hunter, vetting scents throughout the field and narrowing in on what is truly wanted.

We are particularly proud of the opportunities we have put together in this year’s November catalog. Headlined by Session III of the Jim and Diane Cook collection, many of these pieces are the best examples of their kind in existence and may not be available again for decades. Decoys from the Oliver Smith and Don Leonard collections are sure to excite collectors of Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina birds. Another excellent offering of miniatures from the Joe Ellis collection, as well as a small but quality offering of collectible duck calls can be found in this sale. Closing out the auction is a nice grouping of Native American related items, with lot 594 being a particularly nice example of a totem pole made for the early tourist trade.

As always, we look forward to fielding your questions and inquiries, and we look forward to seeing you in Easton. We hope you end up with the quarry you are after. The shot has been set up, it’s now up to you to take it. Good luck and cheers to a successful hunt.

The Guyette and Deeter Team

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