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William A. Bill Harris Black Bellied Plover
William A. "Bill" Harris (1862-1912) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1890
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,800–$2,400over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesPloverSize12"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
William A. "Bill" Harris (1862-1912) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1890 12 in. long
A "Brigantine Bullhead" from the Conover collection and so stamped. Original paint with even gunning wear, chipping to very tip of bill, small hole in belly.
Provenance: The Johnson Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, pl. 380, p. 173, two Conover rigmates illustrated.
Provenance
The Johnson Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent William A. Bill Harris Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2025 | — | Original | $750 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| Jul 2014 | — | Original | $420 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William A. Bill Harris sales