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Eugene Chief Cuffee Curlew
Eugene "Chief" Cuffee (1861-1941) Shinnecock Reservation, Long Island, NY, c. 1910
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$1,800over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Eugene "Chief" Cuffee (1861-1941) Shinnecock Reservation, Long Island, NY, c. 1910 14 in. long
A large shorebird decoy with carved eyes, a curved bill, and dropped wings. Original paint with touch-up around neck joint, throat, and breast, gunning wear, and tight age cracks in one wing tip and the tail.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Eugene Chief Cuffee Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $720 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Jul 2012 | — | Original | $633 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Eugene Chief Cuffee sales