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Edwin Thorne Thorne Rig Golden Plover
Edwin Thorne (1861-1935) Rig Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesPloverConfigRigSize10.25"
The catalog record
Edwin Thorne (1861-1935) Rig Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 10 1/4 in. long
A very plump plover with raised wings and two-piece construction. As found.
Provenance: Edwin Thorne Rig William Thorne Collection, Richard LaFountain Collection
Literature: Decoys Unlimited Auctions, "Rare and Important Decoys, Related Artifacts & Americana," July 22 & 23, 2001, lot 76C and color spread, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Edwin Thorne Rig William Thorne Collection, Richard LaFountain Collection
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