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John Dilley Black Bellied Plover
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
SpeciesPloverSize10.5"
The catalog record
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 10 1/2 in. long
This heavily gunned-over decoy exhibits a full body with a broad "beetlehead" and incised S-wing carving. Mix of original and old working paint with gunning wear. Touch-up to edges of tail and forehead.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Provenance
Private Collection, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Dilley Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2023 | — | Original | $12,000 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $5,100 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Dilley sales