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Thomas Gelston Dowitcher
Thomas H. Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
$780
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesDowitcherSize8.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas H. Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 8 3/4 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and a replaced bill.
Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection Private Collection
Literature: Dr. Cynthia Byrd, “The Decoys of Long Island,” Water Mill, NY, 2010, pp. 10, 30, and 66, exact decoy illustrated three times.
Provenance
Lloyd Johnson Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Thomas Gelston Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales