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Lothrop Holmes Black Bellied Plover
Lothrop Turner Holmes (1824-1899) Kingston, MA, 1865
SpeciesPloverSize10.5"PaintRepaintCarved1865
The catalog record
Lothrop Turner Holmes (1824-1899) Kingston, MA, 1865 10 1/2 in. long
Holmes carved few decoys, thus making the offering of this gunned-over example a rare opportunity to own one of the world's most heralded maker's works. In mix of original and repaint.
Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest
Provenance
Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Lothrop Holmes Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $174,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Repaint | $960 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $34,800 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $18,000 |
| 16 Feb 2018 | — | Original | $57,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Lothrop Holmes sales