Makers / Thomas Gelston / Dowitcher
Thomas Gelston Long-billed Dowitcher
Thomas Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesDowitcherSize11.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 11 1/2 in. long
A full-bodied shorebird decoy with a reddish back and breast in breeding plumage. Original paint with areas of crazing, paint loss, and light gunning wear.
Provenance: Shiller Martin Collection Private Collection, New York
Provenance
Shiller Martin Collection Private Collection, New York
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Thomas Gelston Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $780 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales