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William Folger Golden Plover
William Folger (1820-1895) (attr.) Nantucket, MA, c. 1850
$7,475
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$7,000over estimate
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley
SpeciesPloverConfigRigPaintOriginal
The catalog record
William Folger (1820-1895) (attr.) Nantucket, MA, c. 1850 An early, painted-eye shorebird decoy displaying classic split tail form and carved wings. The pattern of this plover, the depth of the split tail, and the incised wing cuts are closely linked to those seen in the famous Folger rig curlews (see lot 336). Original paint with light craquelure, light even gunning wear, and an old chip to tail.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent William Folger Plover to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Original | $7,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Folger sales