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M.E. Gibbs Golden Plover

M.E. Gibbs Nantucket, MA, c. 1870

M.E. Gibbs – Golden Plover – 2009
$1,725
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,100over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal

The catalog record

M.E. Gibbs Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 Made by one of Nantucket's most prolific makers, this old warrior survives as a link to the Island's rich gunning heritage. Original paint worn to wood in places; shot scars; age lines; neck seam is raised and a chip is missing; bill may be replaced.

Provenance: John Dinan Collection

Literature: Osona & O'Brien, Important Waterfowl and Shorebird Decoys, July 19, 1993, Nantucket, MA, lot 48, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

John Dinan Collection

Comparable sales

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