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Elisha Burr Feeding Yellowlegs

Elisha Burr (1856-1941) Hingham, MA, c. 1880

Elisha Burr – Feeding Yellowlegs – 2018
$9,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$7,000over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley

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SpeciesYellowlegsPoseFeederSize11.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Elisha Burr (1856-1941) Hingham, MA, c. 1880 11 3/4 in. long

A fine Massachusetts shorebird decoy by the elder member of this famous bird carving family. This plump decoy is carved in a deep feeding position with a dropped tail and separated primaries exhibiting incised feather detail. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Private Collection, Midwest

Provenance

Private Collection, Massachusetts Private Collection, Midwest

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Elisha Burr Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Feb 2020—Original$20,400
15 Feb 2020—Original$6,000
Jul 2018—Original$9,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elisha Burr sales