November 9 & 10, 2005 - Cambridge, Maryland
800+ lots. Featuring decoys from the F. Phillips Williamson collection. This sale grossed over $2 million with 30 lots selling for over $10,000 and 1 lot selling for over $100,000.
Black bellied plover by William Humphrey
World auction record for maker
Swan by Jim Cockey
World auction record for maker
48" Old Town canoe salesman sample
Salmon plaque by John and Dhuie Tully
Yellowlegs by Fred Nichols
World auction record for maker
Mallard drake by "Hucks" Caines
Mallard hen by Ned Burgess
World auction record for maker
Oil on board by Elmer Crowell
Greenwing teal by William Hart
Pintail drake from the Delaware River
Premier grade widgeon drake by the Mason Decoy Factory
Running peep by William Southard (uncataloged)
Redhead drake by the Ward Brothers
"High head" canvasback drake by the Ward Brothers
Brant by Nathan Cobb
Dowitcher by Ira Hudson
Pair of teal by the Wildfowler Decoy Factory
World auction record for maker
Yellowlegs by Elmer Crowell