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Thomas Gelston Plover
Thomas Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize12.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 12 1/2 in. long
An excellent, full-body Gelston plover with the maker's signature black glass eyes and raised primaries. Original paint with even gunning wear and some shrinkage common to Gelstons.
Provenance: Grant Nelson Collection
Literature: Timothy Sieger, "The Decoys of Long Island," Water Mills, NY, 2010, p. 28, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Grant Nelson Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Thomas Gelston Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $10,500 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $11,400 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $780 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales