William J. Wyer Golden Plover Pair
Capt. William J. Wyer (1822-1913) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870
The catalog record
Capt. William J. Wyer (1822-1913) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 11 in. long
Capt. William J. Wyer is listed as a mariner in the 1855 U.S. Federal Census, though today he is remembered for his Nantucket golden plover decoy rig. Capt. Wyer is one of the few known makers from this important island celebrated for its legendary history of shorebird hunting. These two have split-tail carving and rich breeding plumage. One is in an exceedingly rare running pose. Original paint with light gunning wear. One has a hairline crack along the bill.
Provenance: William C. McMaster M.D. Collection
Provenance
William C. McMaster M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent William J. Wyer Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $2,640 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $2,520 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William J. Wyer sales