The catalog record
John Horn New Gretna, NJ, c. 1890 10 in. long
This robin snipe displays Horn's pronounced cheek and tail carving. Only a handful of this maker's ruddy turnstones, willet, and red knots have ever surfaced. This sterling example is one of the best to ever come to market, along with one other closely related red knot with both Hillman and McCleery provenance. Original paint.
Provenance: Private Southern Collection
Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, January 22-23, 2000, p. 220, lot 601, rigmate illustrated.
Provenance
Private Southern Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent John Horn other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | — | $420 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | Original | $7,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John Horn sales