Makers / Coffin Family / Plover
Coffin Family Hollow Golden Plover
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) Nantucket, MA, c.1880
$805
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) Nantucket, MA, c.1880 A hollow shorebird decoy with tack eyes and detailed painted surface, lightly hit by shot. Original paint with light gunning wear. Half inch chip to underside of tail, replaced bill.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Coffin Family Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $281 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Coffin Family sales