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Wendell Gilley Cardinals
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesSongbirdConfigPairPaintOriginalSignedyesFormDecorative
The catalog record
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960 10 1/2 in. tall
A life-size pair mounted on a signed base with a natural branch. Original paint with moderate wear, some loss to texture on base and signature, and touch-up to some flaking.
Provenance: Private Collection
Provenance
Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Wendell Gilley Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $360 |
| Jul 2017 | — | Original | $480 |
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Original | $240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wendell Gilley sales