$780
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)
The catalog record
John Horn Oceanville, NJ, c. 1890 As found.
Provenance: John Levinson Collection Private Collection
Literature: John M. Levinson and Somers G. Headley, "Shorebirds: The Birds, The Hunters, The Decoys," Centreville, MD, 1991, p. 86, exact decoy illustrated. Donna Tonelli, "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles," Atglen, PA, 1998, p. 63, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
John Levinson Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Horn other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | — | $420 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Horn sales