Sale Featuring Decoys and Sporting Art

July 25 & 26, 2017 | Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Guyette & Deeter, Inc. conducted annual summer decoy and sporting art auction on July 25 & 26 at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The auction grossed just under $2.25 million, with 28 lots selling for over $10,000 and 2 lots selling for over $100,000. The top decoy in the sale was a very important Canada goose by Charles Safford, which sold for $517,500, the 12th most expensive decoy ever sold at auction. An old squaw and greenwing teal by Joseph Lincoln were also highlights, selling for $143,750 and $74,750. The sale featured the collections of Jim Andrews, Jim Barthe, Dwight Belanger, William Berry & Pat Kalinsky, Peter Brown, Gene Carr, Ellen & Doug Miller, Harold O'Connor, Carl Olson, Denny Tracey, and the Vinal Collection.

Gary and Jon attributed the solid prices to Guyette & Deeter's guaranteed condition reports and a Buyer's Premium that has remained at 15%. Guyette & Deeter's next sale will be held in November in conjunction with the Easton, Maryland Waterfowl Festival. Quality Consignments accepted until September 10.