Dave Umbrella Watson Sandpiper
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1939) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1900
The catalog record
Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1939) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1900 6 in. long
A classic, plump Virginia peep with incised wing tips.
Concerning the maker, William J. Mackey Jr. wrote in “Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings,” “So little is known about Watson and his work that one wonders how such famous gunners as Van Campen Heilner came to have the Gooseville Gun Club stocked with Watson's decoys. Of course, he was head and shoulders over all local competition. It is only within the last few years, however, that his shorebirds have been identified." Old working paint with gunning wear.
Literature: Milton C. Weiler and William J. Mackey, Jr., "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," New York, NY, 1971.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Dave Umbrella Watson Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | — | Repaint | $1,800 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| Jul 2008 | — | Original | $10,638 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dave Umbrella Watson sales