Rare Golden Plover Decoy, E. Frank Adams (1871-1944)
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Rare Golden Plover
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944)
West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910
9 in. long
One of the finest Vineyard shorebird known with strong stippled paint and an "O.S.M." rig brand, likely designating a member of the Stanley Murphy family, on the underside. Stanley Murphy authored "Martha's Vineyard Decoys," published by David R. Godine in 1978. An excellent example by this talented Vineyard maker.
Original paint with light gunning wear and old bill-tip replacement.
Provenance: Jim and Robin Collins Collection, acquired from Bourne auction in 1979
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944)
West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910
9 in. long
One of the finest Vineyard shorebird known with strong stippled paint and an "O.S.M." rig brand, likely designating a member of the Stanley Murphy family, on the underside. Stanley Murphy authored "Martha's Vineyard Decoys," published by David R. Godine in 1978. An excellent example by this talented Vineyard maker.
Original paint with light gunning wear and old bill-tip replacement.
Provenance: Jim and Robin Collins Collection, acquired from Bourne auction in 1979
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Rare Golden Plover Decoy, E. Frank Adams (1871-1944)
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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