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John Dilley Dowitcher In Spring Plumage
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesDowitcherSize10.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 10 1/2 in. long
A classic Long Island shorebird decoy in spring plumage by one of the island's greatest carvers. This bird exhibits excellent wing detail that subtly resolves under the tail. Original paint with even gunning wear and some flaking, mostly to the right wing.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 84, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Dilley Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $15,600 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $3,300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Dilley sales