Elisha Burr Feeding Yellowlegs
Elisha Burr (1839-1909) Hingham, MA, c. 1880
The catalog record
Elisha Burr (1839-1909) Hingham, MA, c. 1880 14 in. long
An expertly carved Massachusetts shorebird decoy by the elder member of this famous bird carving family. This plump yellowlegs was fashioned in a running position with an elongated neck and Burr's signature wing and tail carving. Original paint with light gunning wear, including a missing left eye.
Provenance: Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection
Literature: Joe Engers, “Dr. Peter J. Muller: Bringing a good eye and an artistic approach to decoy collecting,” Decoy Magazine, January/February 2008, p. 8, exact decoy illustrated. Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection of Important American Sporting Art and Decoys, Sessions I-II," July 27, 2017, lot 46, related feeding plover illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Elisha Burr Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| 16 Feb 2018 | — | Original | $9,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elisha Burr sales