Lloyd Parker Yellowlegs

Lloyd Parker (1859-1921) Parkertown, NJ, c. 1890 11 in. long

Parker's shorebirds are notably rare. This well-documented example displays split wingtips and the inked stamp of the Dr. Jack Conover Collection on the underside. In working repaint with even gunning wear and some flaking.

Provenance: Dr. Jack Conover Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 169, pl. 404, exact decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., “Shore Bird Decoys,” Exton, PA, 1980, p. 79, pl. LI and p.100, pl. 102, exact decoy illustrated twice. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, 1974, Session V & VI, lot 565, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Dr. Jack Conover Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection