$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesYellowlegsSize11.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 11 1/2 in. long
This early split-tail carving features the intricate feathering for which Dilley is known. The underside bears the Kramer Collection ink stamp. Original paint with light gunning wear, a chip to tail, some touch-up to head, and a replaced bill.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Private Collection
Literature: Milton C. Weiler and William J. Mackey Jr., "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," New York, NY, 1971, pl. 7, maker discussed.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent John Dilley Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Dilley sales