Guyette and Deeter

Established in 1984, Guyette & Deeter, Inc. has held over 125 live auctions, realizing over $200 million in sales of decoys, paintings, and related sporting items. Our firm has handled the most important decoys and collections in North America and we have set nearly all of the world records in these categories: duck and shorebird decoys, fish decoys and plaques, duck calls and crow calls, decorative carvings, shotgun shell boxes, salesman sample canoes, and other related items.

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We conduct three auctions each year at different locations throughout the United States. A regional advantage that ensures the highest client satisfaction.
With over 12,000 active users in our global mailing list, catalog distribution of nearly 2,000 per auction, and the best decoy-dedicated website, we ensure exposure of your collection to all interested potential collectors.
Our clientele is comfortable buying from us because our guaranteed catalog descriptions provide confidence in the condition and value of collectible items, resulting in a willingness to spend more with the comfort and security this guarantee provides.

We are pleased to announce that we have
been selected to represent the
The Jim and Pat Doherty collection

To be sold without reserve
November 20 & 21, 2020

Click here to view many decoys from the Doherty
collection on our November preview.

Jim Doherty was known as a passionate collector who assembled one of the finest collections of waterfowl decoys. He passed away unexpectedly on August 14 , 2013. His wife Pat also took tremendous pride in the collection; she had a keen eye for color and form. Pat passed away on May 2, 2020.
Over time, for nearly four decades, Jim and Pat built a collection considered by most to be one of the best in the country but without a doubt, their New Jersey examples were among the best. The collection was well rounded and covered most of the major regions with excellent examples by important carvers.

His friends and fellow collectors knew him as a fierce competitor when it came to buying at auction. Always prepared with a well-planned strategy, especially at the watershed sales like The McCleery sale, where he walked away with the Bowman Curlew and the Harry V. Shourds gull. His in -depth knowledge of decoys grew from a commitment to study the available books, having frequent serious discussions with other collectors, attending decoy shows and auctions, and welcoming other passionate collectors into their beautiful home.

In 2011 Jim completed and published the definitive book on New Jersey Decoys titled Classic New Jersey Decoys. Today this work is considered the cornerstone for anyone interested in learning about carvers from the great state of New Jersey.

Since Jim’s passing, his daughter Barbara and son Jim have learned much and are following in their parents’ footsteps collecting decoys. Much of Jim and Pat’s collection is now in the hands of the family. The following are examples of great decoys that the family is excited to offer at auction for new caretakers to enjoy. Pat and Jim would be thrilled to know that their passion and appreciation of decoys continues on!

Website updated September 18, 2020

November Auction Preview Click here to view November 2020 auction preview	Appraisals Have a decoy you know nothing about? Send us a photo, and we'll appraise it for free with no obligations.
August Catalog Our August auction catalog is now available. Click here for more information	Decoys For Sale Online Auctions We now offer weekly online auctions. New lots are added every Thursday, and available for bidding for one week.
Where We Are Click here to see where our trucks will be next if you would like us to pick up your decoys. This link will take you to our calendar of upcoming events


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Details about each of the three auctions:

April 2021 - Lombard, IL.
July 2021- Portsmouth, NH. Annual summer sale in New England. Held at the Sheraton Harborside - Portsmouth, this cataloged auction offers approximately 600 investment quality decoys, artwork, & related items. Enjoy our indoor buy, sell and swap with a 50-table decoy show. NO SALES TAX! Free cocktails and lunch for auction attendees.
November 20 & 21, 2020 - Easton, MD in conjunction with the Easton Waterfowl Festival. Estimated attendance: 15,000 - 20,000. Held at the Talbot County Community Center, this cataloged auction offers approximately 600 investment quality decoys, artwork & related items.

Our April auction in St. Charles, Illinois

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We are pleased to announce that we have been selected to represent the The Jim and Pat Doherty collection To be sold without reserve November 20 & 21, 2020

November Auction Preview

Appraisals

August Catalog

Decoys For Sale Online Auctions

Where We Are

Details about each of the three auctions:

We are pleased to announce that we have
been selected to represent the
The Jim and Pat Doherty collection

To be sold without reserve
November 20 & 21, 2020