Makers / David S. Goodspeed / Sandpiper/Peep
David S. Goodspeed Two Sanderlings
David Goodspeed (1862-1943)(attr.) Duxbury, MA, c. 1900
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,600–$2,000under estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
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The catalog record
David Goodspeed (1862-1943)(attr.) Duxbury, MA, c. 1900 8 in. long
A rare rigmate pair of Massachusetts peeps.
Original paint with some flaking and wear, including a bill tip chip.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection Private Collection, New York
Literature: William J. Mackey, Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 42, pl. 20, similar decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection Private Collection, New York
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent David S. Goodspeed Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2009 | — | Original | $518 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All David S. Goodspeed sales