Makers / George Watts Penn / Yellowlegs
George Watts Penn Lesser Yellowlegs
G. Watson "Watts" Penn (1866-1956) Forked River, NJ, c. 1890
$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesYellowlegsPoseFeederPaintOriginal
The catalog record
G. Watson "Watts" Penn (1866-1956) Forked River, NJ, c. 1890 A feeding shorebird decoy measuring seven inches long, with an iron bill and iron stick-up rod. Original paint with wear to the wood, mostly on one side.
Provenance: John Hillman Collection Bud Ward Collection Dr. John F. Reiger Collection, acquired through trade from the above in 1988
Provenance
John Hillman Collection Bud Ward Collection Dr. John F. Reiger Collection, acquired through trade from the above in 1988
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent George Watts Penn Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $660 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $420 |
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Original | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Watts Penn sales