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Wendell Gilley Peregrine Falcon and Bobwhite Quail

Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, 1981

Wendell Gilley – Peregrine Falcon and Bobwhite Quail – 2021
$9,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021

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SpeciesOther birdSize1968"Carved1981Signedyes

The catalog record

Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, 1981 15 in. tall by 20 in. wide

The 1968 "Decoy Collector's Guide" described Gilley's craftsmanship: "For some years, Wendell Gilley of Southwest Harbor, Maine, has enjoyed national recognition for his decorative and life-like bird carvings." Today, he is recognized both in the market and through the Wendell Gilley Museum in his hometown.

This carving depicts a life-size peregrine pursuing a quail in flight. The underside of the base is signed, identified, dated, and ink stamped by the maker. Original condition with minimal wear.

Provenance: Eddie Woodin Collection

Provenance

Eddie Woodin Collection

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