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Edwin Thorne Thorne-rig Peep

Edwin Thorne (1861-1935) Rig Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1900

Edwin Thorne – Thorne-Rig Peep – 2023
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023

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SpeciesSandpiper/PeepConfigRigSize7.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Edwin Thorne (1861-1935) Rig Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 7 3/4 in. long

This decoy descended through the Thorne family to the past executive director of Ducks Unlimited, William Thorne, in 1950.

This sandpiper reveals lively paint with black and burnt umber brush strokes crossing to create the illusion of textured feathering. Excellent original paint with minimal gunning wear.

Provenance: Edwin Thorne Rig William Thorne Collection Collectable Old Decoys Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Private Collection

Literature: Decoys Unlimited Auctions, "Rare and Important Decoys, Related Artifacts & Americana," July 22 & 23, 2001, lot 107A and color spread, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Edwin Thorne Rig William Thorne Collection Collectable Old Decoys Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Edwin Thorne Sandpiper/Peep to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
23 Jul 2020ExcellentOriginal$1,080

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