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Eugene Chief Cuffee Ruddy Turnstone

Eugene Chief Cuffee (1866-1941) Shinnecock Reservation, Long Island, NY,

Eugene "Chief" Cuffee – Ruddy Turnstone – 2010
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010

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SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Eugene Chief Cuffee (1866-1941) Shinnecock Reservation, Long Island, NY, Rare shorebird decoy in winter plumage. Classic dropped wings, carved eyes and applied head. In original paint with rich patina and a couple small tooth marks in bill.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Eugene Chief Cuffee other shorebirds to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2012—Original$690
Jul 2012—Original$633

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Eugene Chief Cuffee sales