by Dr. Lloyd Newberry | Sep 17, 2020
Perhaps the only art form to originate in America, the decoy is, in essence, a historical document of our golden age of waterfowling. Hunting was a very normal activity for young adolescents where I grew up in rural middle Georgia. We started with rabbits and...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Sep 11, 2020
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting its annual art contest to select the design for the state’s 2020-2021 upland game bird stamp. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and older. Entries...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Aug 7, 2020
The Fourteenth Annual Jackson Hole Art Auction will be held September 19th, 2020, 12:00 p.m. MDT. Lots are on display and available for preview in person at the Jackson Hole offices for a full four weeks prior to the sale. View at your convenience; staff is happy to...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Aug 1, 2020
Caesar Guerini’s Revenant shotgun encompasses the most alluring aspects of the hand-crafted classics…at 1/5 the price. SPONSORED CONTENT What constitutes a “fine” shotgun? Is it simply a gun that was made by hand through countless hours of labor? Or is it really about...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Jul 31, 2020
Chelsie Olney of Copley Fine Art Auctions says thank you to everyone who made Copley’s first live-streamed auction a success. The sale, consisting of 296 lots, was 94 percent sold by lot and realized $957,000. The auction achieved several world record prices,...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Jul 2, 2020
Copley Fine Art Auctions will host their Sporting Sale 2020 via Livestream on July 23 The sale, consisting of 294 lots, will offer the opportunity to take home world-class paintings and bird carvings. Auctioneer Peter Cocculuto will be conducting the live sale once...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Jun 18, 2020
Wisconsin artists have until July 15 to submit artwork for the 2021 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. Entries must be received or postmarked by July 15, 2020, and judging will take place in a closed session on July 30. For many years, the...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Jun 12, 2020
Do you have a knack for capturing great photos of Arizona’s wildlife? Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine? Then you won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s annual wildlife photo contest. This year we’re...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Jun 5, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier decoy and sporting art auction house, will host their Sporting Sale 2020. The sale, consisting of 294 lots, will offer the opportunity to take home world-class paintings and bird carvings. Auctioneer...
by Russ Lumpkin | Apr 17, 2020
Tim Borski is making a career from the same inspiration that compelled him to leave Wisconsin and head to Florida more than 30 years ago. Tim Borski stood looking at spring snow, nine inches of heartbreaking fluff. The day prior had been in the 70s, and he had caught...
