Dodge Factory Black Bellied Plover
J.N. Dodge Decoy Co. (1884-1894) Detroit, MI, c. 1890
The catalog record
J.N. Dodge Decoy Co. (1884-1894) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 An early factory shorebird decoy in spring plumage. This shorebird was purchased in New York City at a Parke-Bernet Auction prior to Sotheby's purchase of that company in 1964. Original PB lot sticker remains on the decoy. Original paint with in-use touch up to small areas along back and light gunning wear.
Provenance: Sold at a Parke-Bernet Auction, New York, NY, 1960, lot 34
Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of The Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 36.
Provenance
Sold at a Parke-Bernet Auction, New York, NY, 1960, lot 34
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Dodge Factory Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $540 |
| Feb 2014 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2010 | — | Original | $1,610 |
| Jul 2010 | — | — | $1,093 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dodge Factory sales