Makers / Wilbur R. Corwin / Pintail
Wilbur R. Corwin Pintail Drake
Wilbur R. Corwin (1852-1914) (attr.) Bellport, Long Island, NY, c. 1875
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakePoseTurned headSize19"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Wilbur R. Corwin (1852-1914) (attr.) Bellport, Long Island, NY, c. 1875 19 in. long
An extremely hollow decoy with slightly turned head. Working repaint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Way Way Yonder Gunning Club Rig, Babylon, New York Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Literature: Paul A. Johnsgard, "The Bird Decoy: An American Art Form," Lincoln, NE, 1976, p. 46, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
Way Way Yonder Gunning Club Rig, Babylon, New York Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Wilbur R. Corwin Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | — | Repaint | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wilbur R. Corwin sales