Comments from Guyette & Deeter, Inc. This ebook has been produced to highlight the importance of the Peter Brown collection and also to educate and expose decoy collecting to the many thousands of conservation minded, outdoor loving enthusiasts that are members of Ducks Unlimited. While the entire collection was close to one thousand pieces in total, only a small sampling is represented in the ebook. The decoys photographed are representations of important carvers recognized within their collecting flyway: Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario, and the West. Additionally, we have highlighted a few individual makers like Ivar Fernlund, George and James Warin, John Ralph Wells, The Reeves Family, and Ken Anger, all which were areas of focus within Mr. Brown’s collection. For years Canadian decoys collectors were aware of the large collection stashed away in Vancouver, British Columbia – all owned by the private multimillionaire and philanthropist, Peter Brown. Collectors also knew the decoys were destined to spend the rest of entirety in a Canadian museum. For those who had some indication as to what the collection contained, this was always a bit sad. To our surprise, Mr. Brown had a change of mind. After several months of discussions, the collection became the property of Ducks Unlimited Canada who will be the sole beneficiary of this sale. There are two real winners in this transaction, first and foremost, the ducks, which stand to have a windfall of over a million dollars to be directed toward conservation, and second, the decoy collectors that were always hoping to have a chance at adding one of these unique pieces to their collection. Guyette & Deeter has been selected to deaccession the Brown collection for Ducks Unlimited Canada. The first cataloged session at auction will be April 27 & 28, 2017. The sale will be held in conjunction with the North American Vintage Decoy and Sporting Collectibles Show in St. Charles, Illinois. A 275 page full color catalog with guaranteed condition reports is available for $45 (price includes postage). The catalog may be obtained by calling (410) 745-0485, or by email at Michael@guyetteanddeeter.com. Select items are also viewable by visiting the Preview section of the website, www.guyetteanddeeter.com; and the full color catalog will also be viewable online roughly two weeks before auction. The auction will also be accessible live online through www. Invaluable.com. Some items from the Brown collection are currently being offered on the company’s weekly online auction at www.decoysforsale.com. Guyette & Deeter provides free decoy appraisals to anyone sending a decoy photo and stamped, self addressed envelope to: Guyette & Deeter, PO Box 1170, St. Michaels, MD 21663. For email send to: Gary Guyette: decoys@guyetteanddeeter.com, Phone: 410-745-0485. Jon Deeter: jdeeter@guyetteanddeeter.com, Phone 440-610-1768.
Guyette & Deeter Inc. would like to thank the following for making this event possible Lloyd and Velma Derry
Rick Sky
Leigh Patterson
Chris Clarkson
Karla Guyn
Justin Quong
Aaron Everingham
Kate Quog
Bruce Malcolm
Maria Samuels
Bernie Gates
Ally Nichol
Jamie Stalker