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Thomas Gelston Running Lesser Yellowlegs

Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890

Thomas Gelston – Running Lesser Yellowlegs – 2012
$920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesYellowlegsPoseStandardPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 This Gelston pattern was chosen by the Long Island Decoy Collectors Association as the basis for their logo. The underside bears Joseph French's ink stamp. The tail is finished with a wooden dowel to ensure structural integrity. Original paint with even gunning wear and rubs to cork around tail. Four small areas of putty to face, neck, and breast.

Provenance: Joseph B. French Collection William Tosi Collection

Provenance

Joseph B. French Collection William Tosi Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Thomas Gelston Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$9,600
Feb 2026—Original$4,800
Jul 2024—Original$9,000
Jul 2023—Original$300
Feb 2021—Original$6,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales