Thomas Gelston Running Yellowlegs

Thomas H. Gelston (1850-1924) Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 14 in. long

An iconic Long Island form with excellent provenance. The Gelston running pattern was chosen by the Long Island Decoy Collectors Association as the basis for their logo. Gelston's larger animated sandpipers, the curlew, have been among the top performing shorebirds of all time at auction. The underside bears the Lloyd Johnson's black-ink inscription "Thomas Gelston / Quogue / L. I." Original paint with gunning wear, considerable touch-up to gray on back and sides, and touch-up at insertion of replaced bill, chip under tail.

Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection David Schorsch

Literature: 1/2 in missing lower right margin, tape residue upper right and upper left corner; minor discoloration

Provenance

Lloyd Johnson Collection David Schorsch