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Coffin Family Coffin Golden Plover Trio
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) (attr.) Nantucket, MA, c. 1880
$7,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesPloverConfigRigSize9.5"PaintOriginalQuantity3
The catalog record
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) (attr.) Nantucket, MA, c. 1880 9 1/2 in. long
A rare rig by this important Nantucket maker with bright and crisp paint. The bodies are Coffin's classic tear-drop shape with applied-head construction. The trio represents three of the best examples of this form. Strong original paint with minimal gunning wear. Age lines in bills may be the carvers intent to show mandible separation.
Provenance: The Johnson Collection
Provenance
The Johnson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Coffin Family Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $281 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Coffin Family sales