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Arnold T. Melbye Sandpiper Trio

Arnold T. Melbye (1909-2000) South Yarmouth, MA, c. 1970

Arnold T. Melbye – Sandpiper Trio – 2021
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021

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SpeciesSandpiper/PeepConfigRigSize14"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity3Signedyes

The catalog record

Arnold T. Melbye (1909-2000) South Yarmouth, MA, c. 1970 base is 14 in. long and 5 1/2 in. wide

Three decorative sandpipers mounted on a driftwood base. The birds exhibit exceptional paint, raised wing tips, and realistic attitudes, including one sandpiper with a raised foot. Each bird is signed by the maker on the underside. Excellent original paint minimal wear.

Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection

Provenance

Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Arnold T. Melbye Sandpiper/Peep to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
25 Jul 2019——$3,900

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Arnold T. Melbye sales