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Thomas Gelston Greater Yellowlegs
Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
$518
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas H. Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 This painted eye shorebird decoy was carved from a two-inch sheet of cork, and the tail is reinforced with a nail. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: William Tosi Collection
Provenance
William Tosi Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Thomas Gelston Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $300 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $6,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales