$6,325
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Swain Family Cape May, NJ, c. 1890 A superb tack-eyed shorebird decoy with graceful lines, including a slightly dropped tail that mirrors the arch of the intact original bill. This, along with one other example are the only two curlew forms by this maker to have surfaced. Original paint with light gunning wear to include minor flaking, mostly under the tail.
Provenance: John Clayton Collection
Provenance
John Clayton Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Swain Family Curlew to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Swain Family sales