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Thomas Gelston Curlew

Thomas Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890

Thomas Gelston – Curlew – 2018
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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SpeciesCurlewSize15"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Thomas Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 15 in. long

From the famed New Jersey decoy collection of Lloyd Johnson, this grand carving has a commanding presence. Original paint with gunning wear, a replaced bill, restoration to right side of head, touch-up to neck crack, and a small patch in back.

Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the family of the above, 1966

Provenance

Lloyd Johnson Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the family of the above, 1966

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Thomas Gelston Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2025—Original$7,200
Jul 2022——$1,080
Mar 2022—Original$7,200
16 Feb 2019—Original$960
Jul 2018—Original$14,400

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