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Malatrope Kovenhoven Ruddy Turnstone
Judge Malatrope Kovenhoven Raritan, NJ, c. 1890
$1,140
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size8.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Judge Malatrope Kovenhoven Raritan, NJ, c. 1890 8 3/4 in. long
One of the most elaborately painted flatties to come to market. This high-head turnstone has a whimsical flare. Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: John Levinson and Somers Headley, "Shorebirds," Centreville, MD, 1991, p. 74, figure 6-1, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Malatrope Kovenhoven other shorebird to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2007 | Excellent | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Malatrope Kovenhoven sales