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Benjamin Holmes Bluebill
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1880
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesScaup/BluebillSize11.5"
The catalog record
Benjamin Holmes (1843-1912) Stratford, CT, c. 1880 11 1/2 in. long
An early hollow bluebill gunned over on Long Island Sound. Appears to be in original and old working paint with gunning wear, including a crack in neck and small chip to the right side of the head.
Provenance: John Dillon Collection
Provenance
John Dillon Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Benjamin Holmes Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | — | Repaint | $570 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Repaint | $2,160 |
| Feb 2014 | — | Repaint | $1,920 |
| Jul 2009 | — | Repaint | $230 |
| Jul 2008 | — | — | $633 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Benjamin Holmes sales