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Thomas Gelston Curlew
Thomas Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1895
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1895 16 1/2 in. long
A grand, full-bodied decoy with raised wings and a reaching pose. Original paint with heavy gunning wear, including one missing eye and age lines.
Provenance: Alfred Ely Collection Private Collection, by descent
Provenance
Alfred Ely Collection Private Collection, by descent
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Thomas Gelston Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2022 | — | — | $1,080 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $5,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales