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Jonas Sprague Golden Plover
Capt. Jonas Sprague (1880-1956) Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1880
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesPloverSize10.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Capt. Jonas Sprague (1880-1956) Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1880 10 3/4 in. long
An early plover with the species' distinctive plumage represented by a green back with light dots. Original paint with even gunning wear, old stabilizing nail to age line on right side, chip to bill tip, possible second wash to black paint.
Provenance: Dwight D. Miller Collection
Provenance
Dwight D. Miller Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Jonas Sprague Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2020 | Excellent | Original | $780 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | Excellent | Original | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Jonas Sprague sales