$13,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$15,000
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Horn New Gretna, NJ, c. 1890 This exceptional turnstone is one of less than a half dozen Horn turnstones known to exist. Displays pronounced cheek carving, a beautifully contoured body with delicate thin tail.
Original paint with minor discoloration, overall exemplary condition.
Provenance: Noyes Collection Gary Giberson Collection
Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt Auction of the Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, January 2000, lot 606, similar example.
Provenance
Noyes Collection Gary Giberson 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