Makers / James Lapham / Upland Game
James Lapham Miniature Pheasant
James Lapham (1909-1987) Dennisport, MA, c. 1950
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesUpland GamePaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
James Lapham (1909-1987) Dennisport, MA, c. 1950 8 1/2 in. tall
Lapham followed in the footsteps of A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952). Signed by the maker on the underside of the base. Original paint, some separation to wing seams, some minor flaking, and chip to tail.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent James Lapham upland game birds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $240 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $420 |
| 16 Feb 2018 | — | Original | $240 |
| Jul 2011 | — | — | $403 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All James Lapham sales