Makers / Thomas Gelston / Dowitcher
Thomas Gelston Outstanding Long-billed Dowitcher
Thomas Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesDowitcherSize12"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Thomas Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 12 in. long
This long-billed dowitcher, a rare Gelston species, displays raised wings and an outstretched pose. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 182, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Thomas Gelston Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $780 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Thomas Gelston sales