Makers / Thomas Gelston / Yellowlegs
Thomas Gelston Running Greater Yellowlegs
Thomas Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesYellowlegsPoseStandardSize15"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Gelston (1851-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 15 in. long
An iconic Long Island form, the Gelston running pattern was chosen by the Long Island Decoy Collectors Association as the basis for their logo. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Adele Earnest Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Provenance
Adele Earnest Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Thomas Gelston Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $300 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $360 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales