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William Henry Bennett Curlew Sandpipers

William Henry Bennett (1867-1954) East Hampton, NY, c. 1910

William Henry Bennett – Curlew Sandpipers – 2011
$575
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesCurlewSize1905"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

William Henry Bennett (1867-1954) East Hampton, NY, c. 1910 These decoys have historically been attributed to Chief Eugene Cuffee (1866-1941), a Native American from South Hampton, NY. A rarely found species of bird carvings, in winter plumage. These laminated shorebirds have carved eyes, bent bills, and pronounced wing tips. They are mounted on their original beveled edge bases, one of which has "1905" printed on the bottom. Original paint with minor wing seam separation on the left wing of each bird.

Provenance: John Clayton Collection Private Collection, Connecticut

Provenance

John Clayton Collection Private Collection, Connecticut

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent William Henry Bennett Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
7 Sep 2024Good—$780
7 Sep 2024Good—$780
Jul 2011—Original$1,265

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Henry Bennett sales