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Miles Hancock Oystercatcher

Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1950

Miles Hancock – Oystercatcher – 2021
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021

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SpeciesShorebird (other)Size11.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1950 11 1/2 in. long

An oystercatcher decoy carved out of balsa, which was popular with the island's makers after World War II. Original paint with even wear and touch-up to neck.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Miles Hancock other shorebirds to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,800
27 Mar 2026—Original$1,440

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Miles Hancock sales