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Helen Lay Strong Miniature Grouse

Helen Lay Strong (1915-1995) Seneca Falls, NY, c. 1960

Helen Lay Strong – Miniature Ruffed Grouse – 2012
$345
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley

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SpeciesUpland GameSignedyesFormMiniature

The catalog record

Helen Lay Strong (1915-1995) Seneca Falls, NY, c. 1960 The bird is signed and identified by the maker on the underside of the base. These birds were originally purchased from the artist by the well-known American fly fisherman and conservationist, Lee Wulff. They are some of the finest H.L. Strong carvings ever to come on the market. Original condition.

Provenance: Lee Wulff Collection

Provenance

Lee Wulff Collection

Comparable sales

The 4 most recent Helen Lay Strong upland game birds to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2021—Original$5,400
Jul 2018—Original$420
Jul 2012——$345
16 Jan 2012—Original$1,035

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Helen Lay Strong sales