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Thomas Gelston O'brien Gelston Plover

Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890

Thomas Gelston – O'Brien Gelston Plover – 2025
$10,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,500–$8,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025

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SpeciesPloverSize11.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 11 1/2 in. long

This plover has pronounced black feathering along the bottom of each wing, as well as some light coloring on its wings, suggesting it is a rare golden plover by this highly esteemed Long Island maker. Original paint with light even gunning wear and typical even craquelure seen on Gelston's best carvings.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection William C. McMaster M.D. Collection

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection William C. McMaster M.D. Collection

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Thomas Gelston Plovers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2025—Original$11,400
16 Feb 2018—Original$4,800
12 Feb 2016—Original$780

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales