Easton, Maryland – Prices continue to be strong for decoys and sporting art, with our annual summer sale grossing close to the high estimate at $4.2 million. The sale featured approximately 550 lots, with five lots selling for over $100,000 and 98 selling for over $10,000. The top lots going for over $100,000 were an important sleeping mallard by Shang Wheeler sold for $144,000, a golden plover from Nantucket, MA sold well over its estimate at $114,000, a ghost fish by Hans Janner sold for a carver record of $108,000, an outstanding yellowlegs by William Bowman for $108,000, and an impressive 36” x 60” oil on canvas by Herman Gustav Simon for $102,000, a auction record for the artist.

The sale continued the trend of high prices for important collections coming to sale. The auction was highlighted by the collections of D.C. North, Virginia & Jonathan Chua, Dr. John Dinan, Dr. Lloyd T. Griffith, Gene & Linda Kangas, Robert Mangold, Otto Meyer, Steven Michaan, Kirby Roberts, Governor James Thompson, and Bruce Williams.

The sale set numerous new world auction records for carvers. New high marks were set for: Hans Janner, Sr., Herman Gustav Simon, Arthur Cobb, Daniel Demott, Alvirah Wright, John Scholer, John Fulcher, the Wessel Brothers, Joseph Marr, Charles Pice, Calvin Gaskill, Ivy Stevens, Ed Parsons, William Gibian, and George Isdell.

Our next sale will be held November 10 & 11 from Easton, MD. The sale is held in conjunction with the Easton Waterfowl Festival. Quality consignments being accepted until September 16 or until full.