Makers / William Roberts / Shorebird (other)
William Roberts Ruddy Turnstone
William Roberts (attr.) Cape May, NJ, c. 1880
$3,738
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintRepaint
The catalog record
William Roberts (attr.) Cape May, NJ, c. 1880 This drop-tail, tack-eye shorebird decoy is branded "J. W. McCray" on the underside. The bird has a stringing hole through the tail and it was recently discovered with lots 88 and 89 in a Cape May residence. Old in-use repaint with gunning wear and an old bill replacement.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent William Roberts other shorebird to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Roberts sales