- (4) FRAMED ENGLISH HUNTING SHOOTING
(4) FRAMED ENGLISH HUNTING SHOOTING ETCHINGS(lot of 4) Framed aquatint etchings on paper, four shooting scenes, after Samuel John Egbert Jones (United Kingdom, 1797-1861), including: (1) "Woodcock Shooting," (1) "Partridge Shooting," (1) "Duck Shooting," (1) "Pheasant Shooting," toning and foxing to sheets, sight: approx 14.5"h, 18.75"w, overall: approx 18"h, 22"w; 22lbs total
- ROBERT HAVELL II (BRITISH, 1793-1878),
ROBERT HAVELL II (BRITISH, 1793-1878), FOUR SPORTING PRINTS Each a hand-colored etching and aquatint, to include Pheasant Shooting, Snipe Shooting, Wild Duck Shooting, and Partridge Shooting, in uniform bird's-eye maple veneer framing.
- PINCH-BREAST BROADBILL DRAKEThe Ward
PINCH-BREAST BROADBILL DRAKEThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1931
14 1/2 in. long
This early and exceedingly rare Ward showcases exceptional form. The underside is signed and dated by the Wards and stamped for the Dyke Collection.
Old paint with heavy gunning wear, chip to top of head, age line in back, and touch-up to reset bill.
Provenance: Guy Windsor
Sam Dyke Collection, acquired from the above
Private Collection
Literature: Eugene V. Connett, ed., "Duck Shooting Along the Atlantic Tidewater," New York, NY, 1947, p. 129, related decoy illustrated.
- TWO POWDER TINSlargest is 6 in. tall
Two
TWO POWDER TINSlargest is 6 in. tall
Two red gunpowder tins, one from Eagle Sporting Gunpowder Company from Schaghticoke, New York, having a paper label with an image of an eagle. The second label has an Eagle carrying a "Duck Shooting" banner. The bottom of this label's image is an eagle with hunters shooting ducks with a rifle.
As found.
Provenance: Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont
- ONE DU PONT EAGLE GUNPOWDER CAN7 in.
ONE DU PONT EAGLE GUNPOWDER CAN7 in. tall
One large red metal can from Du Pont with a label on top that reads, "Eagle Gun Powder Duck Shooting." It also has an image depicting an eagle, hunters, dog, and flying ducks.
As found.
Provenance: Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont
- ONE HAZARD KENTUCKY DUCK SHOOTING POWDER
ONE HAZARD KENTUCKY DUCK SHOOTING POWDER TIN7 1/2 in. tall
Large circular red can from Hazard Powder Co. with a paper label on top with an image depicting a mallard standing in a marsh.
As found.
Provenance: Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont
- THE DU MONT EARLY HANGING GREATER YELLOWLEGSA.
THE DU MONT EARLY HANGING GREATER YELLOWLEGSA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1915
16 3/4 in. long
“Seldom does one find special orders made by Crowell and when you do they tend to be the best. These were usually done for gunning friends. The [du Mont] hanging greater yellowlegs is a prime example of what lengths Crowell would go to for special customers. It is a life size bird with two applied wings and wonderful dry brushed paint and tack eyes. It was made to hang by the legs to simulate a recent bag from a hunt. It is a particularly early carving with tack eyes and the best ‘folky’ look one could ask for in a Crowell." — Brian Cullity, author and curator of “The Songless Aviary, The World of A.E. Crowell and Son” discussing this exact carving
“When I was shooting for market on shore birds, the yellowlegs (lesser and greater) were the most plentiful. I made many good bags, with a few Jack Curlews and other shore birds.” — A. Elmer Crowell, “Cape Cod Memories” in "Duck Shooting Along the Atlantic Tidewater"
Much of Elmer Crowell’s portfolio references his origins as a young market hunter, but few works do so as directly as this early and elaborate hanging game carving. Incredibly, the young hunter built his first gunning stand in 1876 in order to harvest birds for sale, shipping his quarry by rail to Boston’s famous Faneuil Hall marketplace.
This rare, if not unique, carving from the esteemed du Mont Collection is among the most nuanced carvings that Crowell ever attempted, with applied raised wings, a curved tail, and detailed wooden legs. Each wing received significant carving detail, with scalloped edges, delineated feather groups, and incised secondary feathers. As seen with his more common flying birds and wing-up preeners, the painter showcases his knowledge and ability on every inch of the expanded surfaces. The feather blending throughout is especially fine with the head and interiors of the wings exhibiting notable care.
This carving hails from the distinguished collection of John Sanderson du Mont, a third generation friend and patron of Crowell's. Du Mont's great aunt and uncle were Roland C. (1859–1906) and Addie D. Nickerson (1859–1955) and John's father was Horatio S. du Mont (1886–1970). In a 1987 article introduced by Alan Haid, the younger du Mont recalled, “My father, either at my request or when doing errands, would drop me at Crowell's where I would sit quietly and watch him carve and paint. He never objected.” He also recounts, "Recognizing Crowell's ability, my father assembled a collection of 21 shorebird and duck heads, some miniatures, and a series of life-size bird carvings. Mother's diary indicates that most of these were collected by 1917." This carving dates to that early period and may have come down to John from his father and shorebird hunting companion.
Regarding related works, there are few known to have survived in any condition. One later lesser yellowlegs is in the collection of the Shelburne Museum, and another is in private hands. One hanging bobwhite quail is in the Paul Tudor Jones II Collection and is illustrated in "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving."
Excellent overall condition, original paint with light wear including craquelure to breast. Restoration to 2 1/2 inches of primary feathers of left wing tip, to right corner of tail, and toes of left leg. Right leg is reset.
Provenance: John S. du Mont Collection
Private Collection, Cape Cod
Literature: Stephen B. O’Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 42, hanging quail carving and related Harry V. Long journal entry illustrated.
A. E. Crowell and Eugene V. Connett, ed., "Duck Shooting Along the Atlantic Tidewater," “Cape Cod Memories,” New York, NY, 1947, pp. 56-57, early market hunting discussed by Crowell.
Northeast Auctions, "The John S. du Mont Collection," Portsmouth, NH, August 19, 2007, p. 13, Brian Cullity quote and lot 709, exact carving illustrated.
- SNIPE AND DUCK SHOOTING HAND COLORED
SNIPE AND DUCK SHOOTING HAND COLORED PRINTS.THOMAS ROWLANDSON (1756-1827) British, After GEORGE MORLAND (1763-1804) "Snipe Shooting" and "Duck Shooting" Hand Colored Prints. Published 1792 by J. Harris & Thomas Merle. Very good with minor foxing. In matching frames 23-1/2" x 27-1/2" overall.
Condition:
Very good with minor foxing.
- CURRIER & IVES "BLACK DUCK SHOOTING"
CURRIER & IVES "BLACK DUCK SHOOTING" LITHOGRAPHCurrier & Ives "Black Duck Shooting" hand colored lithograph by Thomas Worth (American, 1834-1917) copyrighted 1879, signed "Thomas Worth" to the image on the lower right hand corner, framed and matted under glass. This illustration was commissioned as part of the "Blackville" series of racist cartoons. Wooden frame measures 12-1/2" in height by 16-1/2" in width with the sight image measuring 9-1/2" in height by 13-1/2" in width. All measurements are approximate. In overall good condition consistent with age with the exception of minor water damage to the lower right hand corner of the print.
- 3 CURRIER & IVES HUNTING DOGS PRINTSArthur
3 CURRIER & IVES HUNTING DOGS PRINTSArthur F. Tait (American/British, 1819-1905) for Currier and Ives, United States. Group of three prints depicting hunting dogs including:
"Wild Duck Shooting: A Good Day's Sport," lithographed by Otto Knirsch (American/German, 19th c.), 1854.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 2: O-Z (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 7212, page 748.
"American Field Sports: 'Retrieving'," lithographed by Charles R. Parsons (American/British, 1821-1910), 1857.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 0164, page 22.
"American Field Sports: 'A Chance for Both Barrels'," lithographed by Charles R. Parsons (American/British, 1821-1910), 1857.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 0161, page 22.
Sight; height ranges from 20 in to 21 in; width ranges from 26 1/2 in to 27 1/2 in. Framed; height ranges from 29 3/4 in to 32 1/4 in; width ranges from 36 1/4 in to 38 1/2 in.
Condition:
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- 4 PIECE ANTIQUE PRINT LOT: 1) Saint
4 PIECE ANTIQUE PRINT LOT: 1) Saint Albans Grand Steeple Chase Plate 4, Color Lithograph, sight size, 13'' x 16.5'', framed, 19'' x 22.25''; 2) Saint Albans Grand Steeple Chase Plate 1, Color Lithograph, sight size, 13'' x 16'', framed, 19'' x 22''; 3) Partridge Shooting Colored Engraving by Havell, sight size, 9'' x 12'', framed, 15.5'' x 18.25''; 4) Wild Duck Shooting, Colored Engraving by Havell, sight size, 9.25'' x 12'', framed, 16'' x 18.25''.
CONDITION: 1)Overall even toning, several scattered spots of foxing not examined out of the frame; 2) Even Toning, several scattered spots of foxing; 3) Overall even toning, several scattered spots of foxing; 4) Overall even toning.
- Hunting scenes/Snipe Shooting/ Duck
Hunting scenes/Snipe Shooting/ Duck Shooting/Pheasant Shooting/Partridge Shooting/four coloured engravings, 42cm x 53cm