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Wendell Gilley Great Blue Heron With Turned Head

Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1966

Wendell Gilley – Great Blue Heron with Turned Head – 2023
$4,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023

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SpeciesHeronConfigPairPoseTurned headPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1966 28 in. tall

A half-size heron with a turned head mounted on a driftwood base. This grand carving and its mate in the adjacent lot are a rare large pair by this maker known for his smaller carvings. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, Northeast Harbor, Maine

Provenance

Private Collection, Northeast Harbor, Maine

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Wendell Gilley Herons to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2023—Original$5,400
Feb 2023—Original$1,200
Jul 2022—Original$10,200
Mar 2022—Original$10,200
Jul 2017—Original$2,160

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Wendell Gilley sales