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David W. Martinez Black-capped Night Heron
David W. Martinez (1922-1987) Shinnecock, NY, c. 1959
$300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $100–$200over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesHeronSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
David W. Martinez (1922-1987) Shinnecock, NY, c. 1959 8 1/2 in. tall, 16 in. long
A half-size heron with very good carved details, mounted on a driftwood base. Original paint with light wear, some discoloration, and very tight age line in breast.
Provenance: Silver Sands Motel, Greenport, New York Private Collection, by descent from the former Silver Sands owners
Provenance
Silver Sands Motel, Greenport, New York Private Collection, by descent from the former Silver Sands owners
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