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Chris Sprague Robin Snipe

Chris T. Sprague (1887-1983) Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1915

Chris Sprague – Robin Snipe – 2021
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021

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SpeciesShorebird (other)Size7.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

Chris T. Sprague (1887-1983) Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1915 7 3/4 in. long

A rare and plump red knot with deep eye grooves and chip carving. The underside is signed by Sprague and bears the McCleery Collection ink stamp. Excellent original paint with light gunning wear, age line in top of head. McCleery's stand is affixed into the stick hole.

Provenance: Dr. James McCleery Collection Dwight D. Miller Collection

Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, January 22–23, 2000, p. 221, lot 609, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Dr. James McCleery Collection Dwight D. Miller Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Chris Sprague other shorebird to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2017——$2,040

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Chris Sprague sales