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Edwin Thorne Thorne Rig Feeding Peep

Edwin Thorne (1861-1935) Rig Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1900

Edwin Thorne – Thorne Rig Feeding Peep – 2020
$1,080
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesSandpiper/PeepConfigRigPoseFeederSize7.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Edwin Thorne (1861-1935) Rig Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 7 3/4 in. long

This decoy descended through the Thorne family to the past executive director of Ducks Unlimited William Thorne in 1950. This running sandpiper reveals lively paint with black and burnt umber brush strokes crossing to create the illusion of textured feathering. Excellent original paint with minimal gunning wear.

Provenance: Edwin Thorne Rig William Thorne Collection Collectable Old Decoys Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Decoys Unlimited Auctions, "Rare and Important Decoys, Related Artifacts & Americana," July 22 & 23, 2001, lot 107A and color spread, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Edwin Thorne Rig William Thorne Collection Collectable Old Decoys Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Edwin Thorne Sandpiper/Peep to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2023ExcellentOriginal$2,040

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Edwin Thorne sales