A few examples of appraisal values for
DUCKS UNLIMITED ART

• HARRY CURIEUX ADAMSON (1916-2012)Emperor
  HARRY CURIEUX ADAMSON (1916-2012)Emperor Geese signed "Harry Curieux Adamson" lower left oil on canvas, 20 by 30 in. Harry Adamson was one of the premier waterfowl painters of the last fifty years. Born in Seattle in 1916, he studied under Paul J. Fair who is best known for his wildlife photography. Adamson began painting after serving in World War II, selling a painting to the president of Mexico within the first decade of his career. His success continued and he was honored as the first California Waterfowl Association Artist of the Year, as well as the 1979 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year. His works have been included in shows at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the British Museum, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Admired by his fellow artists, Adamson had a knack for capturing birds in their natural habitats. His thoroughly detailed landscapes are the perfect backdrop for his accurately painted waterfowl. Provenance: Private Collection, Texas Literature: Diane K. Inman, "From Marsh to Mountain: The Art of Harry Curieux Adamson," San Francisco, CA, 1999, pp. 50-51, illustrated.
• JAMES ROBINSON (1944-2015)Canada Geese
  JAMES ROBINSON (1944-2015)Canada Geese and Whitetail Buck on the Texas Coast signed "Robinson (c)" lower right oil on panel, 22 by 30 in. James Robinson was a prominent Texas painter of the America West, wildlife, and animals. Born in Houston, he earned his BFA degree from University of Houston before setting out as a commercial artist. Before too long, Robinson could support himself by painting full-time. Among many other honors, he was Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year in 1990. Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
• CHET RENESON (B. 1934)Surging Silver signed
  CHET RENESON (B. 1934)Surging Silver signed "Reneson" lower right acrylic on board, 21 by 35 in. Chet Reneson graduated from the University of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1960. Reneson's art teacher, Henrik Mayer, emphasized the importance of simplicity and taught the values of light, dark, and strong. This laid the foundation for Reneson's unmistakable style. For the past fifty years, Reneson’s painting has remained true to his early mentor’s teaching, encompassing many subjects, including wildlife, duck hunting, upland bird shooting, big game fishing, fly fishing, and Bahamian scenes. Reneson’s work has graced the covers of "Sporting Classics," "Gray’s Sporting Journal," and "Sports Afield," among others. He is a past member of the Connecticut Watercolor Association and the Old Lyme Art Association. He was the Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year in 1982, the Atlantic Salmon Federation Artist of the Year in 1982 and 2001, and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Artist of the Year in 2018. There are two books published on Reneson's work, "Shadow on the Flats" and "The Watercolors of Chet Reneson." A tarpon explodes out of the water in this vivid flats fishing scene.
• CHET RENESON (B. 1934)Too Hot to Handle,
  CHET RENESON (B. 1934)Too Hot to Handle, 2022 signed "Reneson" lower left acrylic on board, 21 by 35 in. Chet Reneson graduated from the University of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1960. Reneson's art teacher, Henrik Mayer, emphasized the importance of simplicity and taught the values of light, dark, and strong. This laid the foundation for Reneson's unmistakable style. For the past fifty years, Reneson’s painting has remained true to his early mentor’s teaching, encompassing many subjects, including wildlife, duck hunting, upland bird shooting, big game fishing, fly fishing, and Bahamian scenes. Reneson’s work has graced the covers of "Sporting Classics," "Gray’s Sporting Journal," and "Sports Afield," among others. He is a past member of the Connecticut Watercolor Association and the Old Lyme Art Association. He was the Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year in 1982, the Atlantic Salmon Federation Artist of the Year in 1982 and 2001, and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Artist of the Year in 2018. There are two books published on Reneson's work, "Shadow on the Flats" and "The Watercolors of Chet Reneson." Chet Reneson is the 2023 Featured Artist for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of "Too Hot to Handle" will go directly to BTT, whose mission is to conserve and enhance global bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries and their environment through stewardship, research, education, and advocacy. The BTT serves as a repository for information on the life history of these species and works internationally with anglers, guides, scientists, regulators, and the public to nurture and enhance fish populations.
• HARRY CURIEUX ADAMSON (1916-2012)Cloud
  HARRY CURIEUX ADAMSON (1916-2012)Cloud Canyon - Mountain Enchantment signed "Harry Curieux Adamson" lower left oil on canvas, 22 by 34 in. also titled "Geese and Mountains" Harry Adamson was one of the premier waterfowl painters of the last fifty years. Born in Seattle in 1916, he studied under Paul J. Fair who is best known for his wildlife photography. Adamson began painting after serving in World War II, selling a painting to the president of Mexico within the first decade of his career. His success continued and he was honored as the first California Waterfowl Association Artist of the Year, as well as the 1979 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year. His works have been included in shows at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the British Museum, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Admired by his fellow artists, Adamson had a knack for capturing birds in their natural habitats. His thoroughly detailed landscapes are the perfect backdrop for his accurately painted waterfowl. Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest
• CHET RENESON W/C PAINTING OF A FISHERMANChet
  CHET RENESON W/C PAINTING OF A FISHERMANChet Reneson (Connecticut, born 1934) watercolor and gouache on paper painting depicting a man standing in a river with a fishing pole, a small waterfall visible in the foreground. Signed and dated "Reneson 99" lower left. Russell A. Fink, Lorton, VA gallery label, en verso. Housed and double matted under glass in a giltwood frame. Sight: 17 3/4" H x 28" W. Framed: 27" H x 37" W. Biography: "Chet Reneson grew up on a small farm near Colchester, CT and began painting scenes of deer and waterfowl at age nine. He attended the University of Hartford Art School and studied under artist and educator Henrik Martin Mayer (1908 -1972). Following art school, Reneson worked commercially for a number of years before selling his first painting in 1966. His best known subjects include wildlife, duck hunting, upland bird shooting, big game fishing, fly fishing, and Bahamian scenes. Reneson's work has been featured on the covers of sporting magazines including "Sporting Classics," "Gray's Sporting Journal," and "Sports Afield". He was the Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year in 1982 and the Atlantic Salmon Federation Artist of the Year in 1982 and 2001." (Adapted from the artist's website: https://chetreneson.com/bio.htm). Private Cleveland, Tennessee collection. Condition: Overall excellent condition.