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John Dilley Yellowlegs

John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890

John Dilley – Yellowlegs – 2020
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesYellowlegsSize11.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 11 1/2 in. long

This split-tail carving features the intricate feathering for which Dilley is known. The underside bears the Kramer Collection ink stamp. Original paint with light gunning wear, a chip to tail, some touch-up to head, and a replaced bill.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Milton C. Weiler and William J. Mackey Jr., "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," New York, NY, 1971, pl. 7.

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent John Dilley Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2021—Original$1,800

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