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Levi Rhodes Truex Black Bellied Plover
Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1910
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesPloverSize9.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1910 9 3/4 in. long
The underside of this glass-eyed plover bears several collectors' notes and a small "WGG" collector brand. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 174, similar plovers illustrated. Hal Sorenson, "Levi Rhodes Truex," Decoy Collector's Guide, 1977, p. 79, similar decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Levi Rhodes Truex Plover to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Levi Rhodes Truex sales