Chauncey Wheeler Black Bellied Plover

Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1945) Alexandria Bay, NY, c. 1900 A rare tack eyed shorebird decoy by this famous St. Lawrence River carver. From the Sterling Garlock rig, Alexandria Bay, NY. One of six plover known to exist. Collected by Bill Mackey, this bird has two stick holes and a blurred Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside. Excellent original paint with minimal wear consisting of a few small flakes on one side and one to the breast.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Phillip DeNormandie Collection

Literature: Harold W. Reiser III, "Chauncey Wheeler", Lewes, DE, 2002, p. 155, rigmate illustrated. Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc. "Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr.", August, 21, 1973, lot 38, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Phillip DeNormandie Collection