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Wendell Gilley Miniature Woodcock
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesUpland GamePaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960 2 3/4 in. tall
After hunting in Maine in a downpour one afternoon in the late 1970s, Gilley reached into his game pouch and pulled out a single soaked woodcock. He laid it down on the Jeep's tailgate, turned to Donal C. O'Brien Jr., and pronounced, "I'm done woodcockin'." The underside of the base has a faint pencil signature. Original paint with light wear and one-third bill tip repair.
Provenance: Estate of Gerald W. Hazard M.D.
Provenance
Estate of Gerald W. Hazard M.D.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Wendell Gilley upland game birds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $1,320 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wendell Gilley sales