Makers / Al Ketcham / Sandpiper/Peep
Al Ketcham Sandpiper
Captain Al Ketcham Copiague, Long Island, NY, c. 1900
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Captain Al Ketcham Copiague, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 A small sandpiper decoy with simplified carved raised wings and eyes. Mixture of working and original paint with gunning wear, worn to wood in places, and a replaced bill.
Provenance: William Tosi Collection
Provenance
William Tosi Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Al Ketcham Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Al Ketcham sales