J. Lewis Barkalow Two Peeps

Capt. J. Lewis Barkalow (1875-1960) Forked River, NJ, c. 1890 6 1/2 and 8 in. long

These small shorebird decoys were made by one of the country's most revered peep carvers. Prominent New Jersey collector and author James Doherty designates a related peep as a rare pectoral sandpiper. Both birds show gunning wear and are in appealing working repaint by the maker. Small chip on top of the lighter bird's head. Darker bird appears to have a replaced bill.

Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 171, related decoys illustrated. Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, January 22–23, 2000, lot 365, related example illustrated. Milton C. Weiler, "The Classic Decoy Series: A Portfolio of Paintings," New York, NY, 1969, pl. 21, closely related illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Lynn Gove Collection