John Dilley Rare Golden Plover

John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 10 1/4 in. long

This plump plover's surface showcases the maker's superb carving and sublime painting abilities.

Strong original paint with light gunning wear, some spot touch-up to head.

Provenance: Hollander Collection, sold at Bourne auctions July 1986 Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Rare American Decoys and Bird Carvings," Hyannis, MA, July 8 & 9, 1986, lot 187, exact bird illustrated. Guyette and Schmidt, "North American Decoys at Auction," Nov. 8 & 9, 2000, Lot 601, and back cover, exact bird illustrated Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 84, related example illustrated.

Provenance

Hollander Collection, sold at Bourne auctions July 1986 Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection