Daniel Lake Leeds Hillman-muller Black-bellied Plover
Daniel Lake Leeds (1852-1922) Pleasantville, NJ, c. 1890
The catalog record
Daniel Lake Leeds (1852-1922) Pleasantville, NJ, c. 1890 9 1/2 in. long
An alert plover with especially fine stippling detail. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: John Hillman Collection Dr, Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Literature: Milton C. Weiler and William J. Mackey Jr., "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," New York, NY, 1971, pl. 11, Mackey text. Robert Shaw, "Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D.," Houston, TX, 1992, p. 55, similar shorebird illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, front cover, and pl. 400, related decoys illustrated.
Provenance
John Hillman Collection Dr, Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Daniel Lake Leeds Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $2,640 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $6,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Daniel Lake Leeds sales