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David W. Martinez Flying Pelican
David W. Martinez (1922-1987) Shinnecock, NY, c. 1959
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesOther birdPoseFlyingSize9"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
David W. Martinez (1922-1987) Shinnecock, NY, c. 1959 9 in. long, 14 1/2 in. wingspan
A white pelican with excellent carved detail. Under the left wing is a hole for a wall-mounted rod. Original paint with light wear, some discoloration, and a few chipped wing tips.
Provenance: Silver Sands Motel, Greenport, New York Private Collection, by descent from the former Silver Sands owners
Provenance
Silver Sands Motel, Greenport, New York Private Collection, by descent from the former Silver Sands owners
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