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David W. Martinez Calling Gull

David W. Martinez (1922-1987) Shinnecock, NY, c. 1959

David W. Martinez – Calling Gull – 2025
$300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025

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SpeciesGullPoseCallingSize10"PaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

David W. Martinez (1922-1987) Shinnecock, NY, c. 1959 10 in. long

A standing herring gull with excellent carving, an open bill, and dropped wings. Signed on the bottom of the metal feet. Original paint with wear including a bill tip chip, some discoloration, and a loose leg.

Provenance: Silver Sands Motel, Greenport, NY Private Collection, by descent from the former Silver Sands owners

Provenance

Silver Sands Motel, Greenport, NY Private Collection, by descent from the former Silver Sands owners

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent David W. Martinez Gull to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025—Original$600

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