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William Cornell Golden Plover

William Cornell Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890

William Cornell – Golden Plover – 2012
$518
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012

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SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal

The catalog record

William Cornell Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 This tucked-head, cork, golden plover features glass eyes and a slightly flared bill tip. Original paint with even gunning wear. Cork is chipped on tail and neck appears to have been reset.

Provenance: William Tosi Collection

Literature: Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 104, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

William Tosi Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent William Cornell Plover to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
25 Jul 2019ExcellentOriginal$7,800

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