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Ben Dye Swan

Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896) Perryville, MD, c. 1880

Ben Dye – Swan – 2023
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,500–$6,500
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023

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SpeciesSwanSize24.5"

The catalog record

Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896) Perryville, MD, c. 1880 24 1/2 in. long

An exceedingly rare swan by the maker with tack eyes and traditional rigging. "SY" is branded in the lower breast. In working paint with heavy gunning wear, restoration to neck, body cracks, and bill.

Provenance: Ronald S. Swanson Collection Private Collection

Provenance

Ronald S. Swanson Collection Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Ben Dye Swan to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2018——$5,100

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