$2,530
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesBrantConfigRigPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Lem Ackerly Patchouge, NY, c. 1930 A root head brant with a raised ridge line along its back, retains its original keel and rigging. From the rig of Edwin Thorne, branded "E. Thorne" on the bottom. Edwin, a 1932 Olympic sailor, was a sportsman like his father, Langdon. The carver of this decoy, Lem Ackerly, was also the captain of Langdon K. Thorne's yacht. Original paint with an age crack in the neck and gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut
Provenance
Private Collection, Connecticut
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Lemuel N. Ackerly Brant to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | — | Original | $780 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $3,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Lemuel N. Ackerly sales