Makers / William J. Wyer / Plover
William J. Wyer Golden Plover
Capt. William J. Wyer (1822-1913) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Capt. William J. Wyer (1822-1913) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870
A tack-eyed shorebird with a split tail, and a small "JF" stamp on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and a possible replaced bill.
Provenance: Russell Holst Collection Fred Ellerman Collection Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Russell Holst Collection Fred Ellerman Collection Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent William J. Wyer Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $2,640 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William J. Wyer sales