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William J. Wyer Wyer Golden Plover

Capt. William J. Wyer (1822-1913) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870

William J. Wyer – Wyer Golden Plover – 2023
$2,640
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023

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SpeciesPloverSize10.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Capt. William J. Wyer (1822-1913) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 10 1/2 in. long

A classic split-tailed black-bellied plover from the renowned Capt. Wyer known for his crisp lines, bold stippling, and hunting prowess. The underside has some small collector markings. Original paint with gunning wear and a possible bill replacement.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Schiller Martin Collection Ronald S. Swanson Collection Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Schiller Martin Collection Ronald S. Swanson Collection Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent William J. Wyer Plovers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2022—Original$12,000
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