William H. Southard Running Sandpiper
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1900
The catalog record
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 9 in. long
A racy bird from Seaford with S-curve wings and nicely stippled paint. The underside bears the ink stamp of the Adele Earnest Collection. Earnest was well acquainted with the shorebirds of Long Island with her gallery located nearby in Stony Point, New York. She selected this rare little gem for her book "Folk Art in America." Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Adele Earnest Collection Clune Walsh Collection Private Collection
Literature: Adele Earnest, "Folk Art in America," Exton, PA 1984, p. 163, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Adele Earnest Collection Clune Walsh Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent William H. Southard Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $5,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William H. Southard sales