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Tom Wilson Miniature Black Bellied Plover

Tom Wilson (1863-1940) (Attr.) Ipswich, MA, c. 1890

Tom Wilson – Miniature Black-Bellied Plover – 2022
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesPloverSize2.25"PaintOriginalFormMiniature

The catalog record

Tom Wilson (1863-1940) (Attr.) Ipswich, MA, c. 1890 2 1/4 in. long

An exceptional and particularly small miniature plover. This is among the most realistic and accomplished decorative miniature bird carvings known. Its details include refined feet, raised wings, and minute glass eyes. The underside has the French Collection's conjoined "JF" stamp. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Joe French Collection Michael Boxer Collection

Provenance

Joe French Collection Michael Boxer Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Tom Wilson Plovers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$1,920
Jul 2010——$6,900

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