The Sporting Sale 2018 is shaping up to be a landmark auction, so don’t miss the opportunity to consign to this important sale.

We are currently on location for the North American Vintage Decoy and Sporting Collectibles Show in St. Charles, Illinois, April 24-28.  Stephen O’Brien, Jr. and Colin McNair will be exhibiting highlights, lecturing, and taking consignments at the show from Monday through Saturday. Steve can be reached at 617.388.0792, and Colin at 757.999.0078.

Pinch Breast Pintail Pair | The Ward Brothers

Visit Copley Preview for an updated look at The Sporting Sale 2018, featuring selections from the collections of Donal C. O’Brien, Jr., Davison B. Hawthorne, K. Barry Sharpless, and Ronald S. Swanson, among others.


Looking Into Decoys | A Tutorial on the X-Ray and Decoys
The Preservation Hall | Pheasant Run | St. Charles, IL
Wednesday April 25th | 10am | Q&A to follow

Colin McNair has been handling the best in American bird decoys for a decade as a decoy specialist for Copley Fine Art Auctions. In the last two years alone, Copley has studied over 600 decoy x-rays. He is pleased to share his findings.

For free, confidential auction estimates, visit us at a show, email info@copleyart.com, or call 617.536.0030.

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