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Wendell Gilley Miniature Great Blue Heron and Chickadee
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1950
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesHeronPaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1950 heron 6 in., chickadee 5 1/4 in. high
A small heron carving signed and dated on the base of the driftwood "Gilley '57." A half-size chickadee signed by the maker on the bottom of the base. In original paint with minor wear, the heron has a reset neck.
Provenance: Aime and Janis Blouin Collection
Provenance
Aime and Janis Blouin Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Wendell Gilley Herons to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $10,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wendell Gilley sales