William A. Bill Harris "bull-head" Plover

William A. "Bill" Harris (1862-1912) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1890 12 in. long

These distinctive plover by Harris carry the moniker of "Brigantine Bullheads." Original paint with even gunning wear and a tight crack in the tip of the bill.

Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 91 (middle), exact bird illustrated, p. 173, pl. 417, rigmates illustrated. Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Sporting Sale 2021," Plymouth, MA, July 9-10, 2021, p. 114, lot 41, Johnson Collection rigmate illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, pl. 380, p. 173, two Conover rigmates illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Lynn Gove Collection