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John Dilley Red Knot
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1900
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size9.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 9 1/2 in. long
This plump red knot is an exceedingly rare cork example by this maker. It displays crisp raised and incised wings. Original paint with scattered touch-up and restoration to tail, and one-half bill repair.
Provenance: Grant Nelson Collection
Provenance
Grant Nelson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Dilley other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $27,600 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $19,200 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $3,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Dilley sales