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Joel W. Barkalow Sandpiper

Capt. Joel W. Barkalow (1853-1931) Forked River, NJ, c. 1890

Joel W. Barkalow – Peep – 2015
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley

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SpeciesSandpiper/PeepPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Capt. Joel W. Barkalow (1853-1931) Forked River, NJ, c. 1890 In 2010, this shorebird decoy was selected for the "Decoys and Gunning Traditions of the New Jersey Shore" exhibit by the Ward Museum, in Salisbury, Maryland. This diminutive bird has hard wax eyes, a splined bill, and pleasing patina. Original paint with some wear to primer on head and gunning wear.

Provenance: Collectable Old Decoys Private Collection, New Jersey

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 171, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Collectable Old Decoys Private Collection, New Jersey

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Joel W. Barkalow Sandpiper/Peep to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2008GoodRepaint$2,645

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joel W. Barkalow sales