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Wendell Gilley Chickadee On A Twig
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960
$240
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $100–$200over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalSignedyesFormDecorative
The catalog record
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960 4 1/4 in. high
A life-size carving of Maine's state bird, signed by the maker on the lower end of the twig. Original paint with minimal wear.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Wendell Gilley Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $360 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wendell Gilley sales