Commissions for Better or Worse
Commissioning original artwork can be a dream come true … or a nightmare. A renowned sporting artist discusses the pros and cons, for painter and collector alike. Can a collector order a piece of art to be conceived and executed to his own specifications, much...
World Records Tumble at Copley’s 2025 Sporting Sale
On July 10 and 11, Copley Fine Art Auctions held its 20th-annual Sporting Sale. Consisting of 637 lots, the sale surpassed its $2.6 million high estimate, achieved a 95% sell-through rate, and once again set many new world records. Categories represented in the sale...
Summer Book Sale
Now through Labor Day, enjoy 50% off select titles during our Summer Book Sale! From thrilling adventures and classic deer hunting tales to timeless stories and epic African safaris, these books capture the spirit of the hunt and the art of the wild. Click Here to...
The Genius of Gene Hill
Hill could take the simplest of subjects and turn them into literary magic with a blend of wit, whimsy, and wisdom.
Gertrude the Mason Brant Decoy
Born in a small shop behind William Mason’s home, Gertrude the decoy would live a life most fulfilling. Here are a few of the many stories she has to tell. Hello, my name is Gertrude. I was named after Bob’s Aunt Gertrude Reade, a woman with a special gleam in...
A Company of Gentlemen Adventurers
The huge beast literally ripped off Pickering’s head.
Lynn Bogue Hunt: Angler, Hunter, Artist
Angler, hunter, and above all artist, Lynn Bogue Hunt was the most popular and prolific outdoor illustrator in mid-20th century America.
Wild!
Just when you think a hunt couldn’t possibly get more dangerous and exciting, something really wild comes along.
