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Coffin Family Golden Plover
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022
SpeciesPloverSize10"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 10 in. long
A two-piece-construction shorebird decoy with tack eyes and detailed painted surface, accurately illustrating why the golden plover was often called "greenback." The carving also exhibits the carver's signature rounded head and tear-drop body. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: William C. McMaster M.D. Collection
Provenance
William C. McMaster M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Coffin Family Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $281 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Coffin Family sales