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William Henry Bennett Curlew Pair

William Henry Bennett (1867-1954) East Hampton, NY, c. 1910

William Henry Bennett – Curlew Pair – 2011
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesCurlewConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

William Henry Bennett (1867-1954) East Hampton, NY, c. 1910 These decoys have historically been attributed to Chief Eugene Cuffee (1866-1941), a Native American from South Hampton, NY. A pair of Hudsonian curlews or whimbrels with carved eyes, bent bills, and pronounced wing tips. They were originally drilled with stick holes, for use as decoys, but were at one time mounted on wooden bases. Original paint with minor wear and remaining traces of adhesive on the bottom.

Provenance: John Clayton Collection Private Collection, Connecticut

Provenance

John Clayton Collection Private Collection, Connecticut

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent William Henry Bennett Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
7 Sep 2024Good—$780
7 Sep 2024Good—$780
Jul 2011—Original$575

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Henry Bennett sales