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Charles Sumner Bunn Black Bellied Plover
Charles Sumner Bunn (1865-1952) Shinnecock Reservation, NY or William "Bill" Bowman
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize10"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles Sumner Bunn (1865-1952) Shinnecock Reservation, NY or William "Bill" Bowman c. 1900 10 in. long This shorebird stands among the finest cork decoys known. It features the maker's glass eyes, defined cheeks and eye grooves, raised wings, and exceptional form and paint. Original paint with even gunning wear, touch-up to age line on right shoulder, restoration to tail, and one-half bill repair.
Provenance: Grant Nelson Collection
Provenance
Grant Nelson Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Charles Sumner Bunn Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $32,400 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $48,000 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $3,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Sumner Bunn sales