$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesDowitcherSize9.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 9 1/2 in. long
In original paint with gunning wear and shot scars.
Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Literature: Adele Earnest, "The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings," New York, NY, 1965, p. 60, pl. 41 and 156, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
Ronald S. Swanson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Dilley Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $15,600 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $7,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Dilley sales