JOSEPH L. BOYD (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA,JOSEPH L. BOYD (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 20TH C.)Joseph L. Boyd (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), "Mountain Goat", "Buck", "Deer", "Old Grisly [sic]", "Texas Towies", "Park View", "Blue Design" and "Night Blooming Cereus", 8 watercolors on paper, 7 signed lower right, one signed lower left, 6 titled en verso, 15 in. x 17 in. to 18 in . x 15 in., all unframed. (8 pcs.) Condition: Overall fair condition.
Fiske Boyd An etching and eightFiske Boyd An etching and eight woodcuts
Estimate:$300-$500
David Boyd (1924-2011) Australia,David Boyd (1924-2011) Australia, figure and tree, oil on board, signed lower right, approx 15.5cm x 14.5cm
J. BOYD SAUNDERS (AMERICAN B. 1937),J. BOYD SAUNDERS (AMERICAN B. 1937), THE GUARDIAN, ETCHING AND AQUATINT, FRAMED, 24 X 29 INCHESJ. Boyd Saunders (American b. 1937), The Guardian, Etching and Aquatint, Framed, 24 x 29 inches
JOSEPH L. BOYD (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA,JOSEPH L. BOYD (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 20TH C.)Joseph L. Boyd (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), "Anita Ekberg, Queen of New York Art Ball", "Starlet / Leigh Snowden", "Joan Collins", "Mariane Hennerkes", 1955, "Susan Cabot / UI's Gunsmoke", 1953, and "Roman Bath", 1955, 6 watercolors and mixed media on paper, each signed and inscribed, 3 dated, 16 1/2 in. x 13 3/4 in. to 17 3/4 in. x 11 3/4 in., all unframed. (6 pcs.) Condition: Overall fair condition.
Boyd, Maj. Charles. The TurkishBoyd, Maj. Charles. The Turkish Interpreter. Printed for the Author, Paris and London, 1842. Inscribed Joseph Tasker, Constantinople 1845. 8vo., half red morocco/Provenance: Spetchley Park
Bronze of a woman marked ''Boyd''.Bronze of a woman marked ''Boyd''. 21 1/2'' Ht.
(2) BOYDS COLLECTION DUCK DECOYS(2) BOYDS COLLECTION DUCK DECOYS Male and Female Mallard, in carved and painted wood, both impressed "The Boyds Collection, 1982-87", with glass eyes, 6 1/4" high, 12 1/2" x 4 3/4" and 6 3/4" high, 15 1/2" x 4 3/4". Paint losses and surface wear to male.
Sidney Boyes
(British, fl 1907-1931)
YoungSidney Boyes
(British, fl 1907-1931)
Young Male Nude
bronze
Signed "S Boyes AR BS 1925"
Height of bronze 33 inches.
BOYLE (Continental 19th/20th century).BOYLE (Continental 19th/20th century). COWS IN SPRING LANDSCAPE signed lower right. Oil on board - Framed 10 in. x 14 in.
PAINTING, BOYD ALLEN Boyd AllenPAINTING, BOYD ALLEN Boyd Allen (American, 1931-1995), Lady in Purple, acrylic on canvas, signed upper right, canvas: 34.5"h x 29.5"w, overall (with frame): 36"h x 31"w
R. Bowyer, publisher [WATERLOOR. Bowyer, publisher [WATERLOO AND GENAFFE LANDSCAPES] Four hand-colored aquatints
Estimate:$300-$400
Louis Bosa American 1905-1981 BumsLouis Bosa American 1905-1981 Bums Rush
Estimate:$1,500-$2,500
THE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER DRAKEGeorgeTHE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER DRAKEGeorge Boyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
18 ¾ in. long
“I had the good fortune of visiting with Jim McCleery on several occasions in his home in Texas. He was one of the most noble gentlemen I have ever met and he was a consummate host! I remember our visits as lively affairs that included conversations with his pet parrot, checking out his tortoise in the backyard, and preparing Mexican dinner feasts in the kitchen. Conversations after dinner eventually came back to shorebirds and waterfowl and I was amazed at Jim’s knowledge of all things bird related and how he viewed decoy collecting.
"He was a great teacher, and at all times a student. Nuances of decoys and their makers came second nature to Jim and he would often pick up two birds and reveal how the two related. His take was different from any other collector I have ever met. I believe Jim viewed decoy collecting as a giant puzzle, and he was a master at connecting its pieces.
"Jim reserved special spots on his shelves, fireplace, and walls for his favorite birds. I remember the first time I saw the George Boyd Mergansers on display in his home. The turned-head hen swimmer graced Jim’s coffee table alongside the famous dovetailed goose and Crowell’s preening goose. Her presence was bold and animated; I was so enamored looking at those three birds, it was a half hour before I realized that Jim owned a matching drake!”
— Stephen O’Brien Jr.
The McCleery red-breasted merganser pair represents two of the most refined carvings to come out of New England. They literally sit head and shoulders above all other Boyd merganser examples with their uplifted heads, broad shoulders, and wide and sophisticated paddle tails.
The delicately carved head is turned to the left approximately thirty degrees with a forward-reaching and uplifted posture. The surface features both concise paint patterns and the artist’s finest stippled paint along the sides. True to the sex, Boyd used red glass eyes for this drake, contrasting the amber eyes of the hen. The pencil-thin upturned bill features nail carving and a mortise-and-tenon fit hardwood bill, identical in construction to the maker’s shorebirds.
The bottom retains the “McCLEERY” ink stamp.
Outstanding original paint with light, even gunning wear and a tight age line along the bottom.
Provenance: Dale and Gary Guyette Collection
Dr. James M. McCleery Collection
Private Collection
Thomas M. Evans Jr. Collection
Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette & Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, 2000, lot 149, exact decoy illustrated.
Ronald J. Gard and Robert Shaw, eds., "The McCleery Auction," Dallas, TX, 2001, p. 175, exact decoy illustrated.
Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 36, exact decoy illustrated.
Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2018, p. 279, exact decoy illustrated.
D C Boyd watercolor of huntingD C Boyd watercolor of hunting dogs, watercolor on paper, signed "D C Boyd '19", 13-3/4" x 10-1/2" sheet, framed 15-5/8" x 12-3/8", good condition, toning
GAVIN Boyd (American 20th C.):GAVIN Boyd (American 20th C.): ''Pansies #1'' Oil/Canvas 22'' x 19 1/2'' signed lower right and dated '85 Gump's Gallery San Francisco label affixed verso framed 24'' x 21 1/2''.
(SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM) BOYDELL JOHN(SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM) BOYDELL JOHN The Gallery of Illustrations for Shakespeare's Dramatic Works. Edited by J. Parker Norris. Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie 1874. 4to fully embossed brown morocco marbled endpapers a.e.g. Illustrated with 100 black and white plates. Bound for Henry C. Ely with his signature to the title page dated 1875. Very light dampstain to upper edge of first few pages.
Aaron Bohrod American, 1907-1992Aaron Bohrod American, 1907-1992 Abandonment
Estimate:$2,500-$3,500
Louis Bosa (American 1905-1981)Louis Bosa (American 1905-1981) "Skaters in Central Park West" 1939 gouache on paper signed and dated lower left.
1872 ENGRAVING LANDSCAPE WITH BOYA1872 ENGRAVING LANDSCAPE WITH BOYA boy drinking water from a well flanked by two hounds home lake and sailboat in the background LL in the print: painted by F.S. Agate LR in the print engraved by J.C. Buttre in the center Presented to Subscribers by the Contributor Boston Mass Library of Congress AD 1872. 16'' H x 13'' W sight 24'' H x 20'' W frame. Private collection Manistee Mi.
JOSEPH L. BOYD (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA,JOSEPH L. BOYD (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 20TH C.)Joseph L. Boyd (American/Louisiana, 20th c.), "Louisiana Wharf", watercolor on paper, signed lower right, titled en verso, 17 in. x 15 in., unframed. Condition: Overall fair condition.
MACKEY BOYD YELLOWLEGSGeorge H.MACKEY BOYD YELLOWLEGSGeorge H. Boyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
11 in. long
A classic Boyd yellowlegs with a faint Mackey Collection ink stamp.
Original paint with light wear and an original neck crack.
Provenance: William J. Mackey Collection
Private Collection
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys, From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Boston, MA, 1973, Session IV, lot 122, exact decoy illustrated.
Elmer Boyd Smith (American 1860-1943)Elmer Boyd Smith (American 1860-1943) oil on board painting ''Brittany'' . depicting workers in a field. Signed titled and dated on verso. Framed in distressed antique look frame. Gilt plaque on front reads ''E. Boyd Smith 1860 -1943''. Frame measures 15.25'' wide x 13'' tall. Visible artwork measures 10.75'' wide x 8.5'' tall. Shipping weight 3.5 lbs.
BAILEY, OSCAR (b. 1925) Group ofBAILEY, OSCAR (b. 1925) Group of five photographs.
Estimate:$600-$900
Porcelain Dolls, 11 to 14 inchesPorcelain Dolls, 11 to 14 inches tall. Boyds, House of global art, tarkos, Dynasty, J Belle, Heritage, in good condition Estimate $50-100
YELLOWLEGSGeorge H. Boyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook,YELLOWLEGSGeorge H. Boyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
11 in. long
A classic Boyd yellowlegs decoy with tight stippled paint.
In original paint with moderate gunning wear, including age lines in breast, touch-up to age line in head and neck, and a replaced bill.
THE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER HENGeorgeTHE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER HENGeorge Boyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
18 ½ in. long
"Jim reserved special spots on his shelves, fireplace, and walls for his favorite birds. I remember the first time I saw the George Boyd Mergansers on display in his home. The turned-head hen swimmer graced Jim’s coffee table alongside the famous dovetailed goose and Crowell’s preening goose. Her presence was bold and animated; I was so enamored looking at those three birds, it was a half hour before I realized that Jim owned a matching drake!”
— Stephen O’Brien Jr.
This racy decoy features a long, wide body with a broad paddle tale. The delicately carved head is turned to the left approximately thirty degrees with a forward-reaching and uplifted posture. The surface features both concise paint patterns and the artist’s finest stippled paint along the sides and across the back. True to the sex, Boyd used amber glass eyes for this hen, contrasting the red eyes of the drake. The pencil-thin upturned bill is tipped with nail carving. The underside of the hen is partly hollowed out from the bottom and retains the “McCLEERY” ink stamp.
As a testament to Dr. McCleery’s opinion of this bird, it held a special place resting atop the coffee table in his living room, alongside his preening Canada goose by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) and dovetailed goose. This sentiment was echoed in the McCleery Auction flier in which the Boyd mergansers were the most prominently featured birds after the Crowell goose.
Excellent original paint with light even gunning wear, a tight age crack along the bottom, and anchor line wraps around the neck.
Provenance: Dr. George and Hope Wick Collection
Dr. James M. McCleery Collection
Private Collection
Thomas M. Evans Jr. Collection
Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette & Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, 2000, lot 150 and p. 228, exact decoy illustrated.
Ronald J. Gard and Robert Shaw, eds., "The McCleery Auction," Dallas, TX, 2001, p. 175, exact decoy illustrated.
Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 36, exact decoy illustrated.
Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2018, p. 279, exact decoy illustrated.
8 BOYDS BEARS KRINGLE'S AND BOYDSENBEARY8 BOYDS BEARS KRINGLE'S AND BOYDSENBEARY ACRES FIGURESResin figures of characters from Boyds Bearly- Built Village.
Donut Delight, Hollis at the Ol' Brick Oven, Murphy's Tasty Treats, Shirley, Agnes and Blanche, Pastor with Mrs. Lambert & Tad, Candace and U.B. Hoppin, Benny Boo Boo and Scratch-N-Patch.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 2"H, tallest
Country of Origin: China
William Baird American, 1847-1917William Baird American, 1847-1917 Boating on a River in France
Estimate:$10,000-$15,000
Varujan Boghosian American, b.Varujan Boghosian American, b. 1926 Eurydice in the Forest, 1963
Estimate:$3,000-$5,000
Boyds Bears and Friends completeBoyds Bears and Friends complete 17-piece nativity set from the ''Bearstone Collection''. Nativity Series #2 includes: #2401 Neville as Joseph #2402 Theresa as Mary #2403 Baldwin as The Child #2404 Wilson as Melchior with Gold #2405 Heath as Caspar with Frankincense #2406 Raleigh as Balthasar with Myrrh #2414 Ms. Bruin as The Teacher #2410 Bruce as The Shepherd #2409 Winkie & Dink as The Lambs #2407 Thatcher & Eden as The Camel #2408 Essex as The Donkey #2416 Serendipity as The Guardian Angel #2411 Ariel & Clarence as The Pair O' Angels #2415 Matthew as The Drummer #2412 Caledonia as The Narrator and #2425 The Stage. All pieces are marked on base with Edition/Pc#. Condition: good see images. Stage measures 6.75'' tall x 9.25'' wide. Shipping weight 6 lbs.
John Boydell (British, 1719-1804)John Boydell (British, 1719-1804) "The Dramatic Works of Shakespeare", suite of six engravings, includes: "King Richard the Second"; "King Henry the Eighth"; "Romeo and Juliet"; "King Henry the Sixth"; "Winters Tale"; and "Macbeth", sight 19" x 25". Glazed, matted and framed en suite.
JOHN YOUNG (1909-1977): PORTRAITJOHN YOUNG (1909-1977): PORTRAIT OF A BOYoil on canvas sighed lower right 36 x 24 inches Condition:
JOHN YOUNG (1909-1977): PORTRAITJOHN YOUNG (1909-1977): PORTRAIT OF A BOYoil on canvas sighed lower right 36 x 24 inches Condition:
Hojman (i) Boy Holding a Dove (ii)Hojman (i) Boy Holding a Dove (ii) Woman in a Village Landscape
Estimate:$800-$1,200
J. BOYD SAUNDERS (B. 1937, SC,J. BOYD SAUNDERS (B. 1937, SC, TN) BRONZEsculpture, titled "Orion's Hounds", casting 1/20. Signed on mahogany base. 15" high, 20 1/2" long, 10" wide. Exhibited at the US embassy and Canada. Provenance: Pinckney Simons Gallery