A few examples of appraisal values for
BLACK BELLIED PLOVER

• PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
  PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERA Black-bellied Plover from Prince Edward Island with a wooden beak, stamped J.D. Benne(?). Early 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Pluvier argenté de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard avec bec en bois, estampillé J.D. Benne(?). Début 20e siècle. Collection Allio.
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERJohn McAnney
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERJohn McAnney (1866-1949) New Gretna, NJ, c. 1910 11 in. long A plump plover decoy with pronounced head carving. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and filled chip to underside of bill. Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Private Collection
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYFrom
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYFrom the South Shore area of Massachusetts. Carved split tail and replaced bill. Hit by shot. Old in-use repaint.
• RUNNING GOLDEN AND BLACK-BELLIED
  RUNNING GOLDEN AND BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERSNantucket, MA, c. 1880 11 in. long Two plovers that show similar characteristics to the carvings attributed to Captain James Wyer (1816-1899) of Nantucket, MA. The black-bellied plover has an "X" rig mark on the underside. The golden has original paint with moderate wear and some uneven varnish. The black-bellied has gunning wear mostly to the left side and a replaced bill. Provenance: Private Collection, Nantucket
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERGeorge H.
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERGeorge H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910 11 1/4 in. long A classic Boyd with tight stippling from head to tail. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and some wood-grain discoloration including to right of head, and under tail and breast. Some flaking to original bill. Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from John Clayton Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 22, related decoy illustrated.
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERDaniel Lake
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERDaniel Lake Leeds (1852-1922) Pleasantville, NJ, c. 1890 9 1/2 in. long Describing a rigmate and its maker in "Classic Shorebird Decoys: A Portfolio of Paintings," William J. Mackey Jr. writes, "Jeremiah Leeds, keeper of the salt flats, left one descendant, Dan Lake Leeds, who carved bird decoys including sanderling, plover, yellowlegs, turnstones, and curlew. His own rig, numbering over fifty snipe, came to light a few years ago. It was probably the greatest single find of its kind in New Jersey decoy history. The Dan Leeds birds have a stylized exaggeration that has an artistic appeal. The black-bellied plover have heads that indicate their local name, ‘bull heads,’ the sanderling have a slimness that suggests their speed before the advancing waves. Paint patterns are bright and adequate, and the technique is unusual; Dan used thick oily paint and laid it on instead of brushing it out. This viscous coating made a durable finish, and the rig was found in mint condition. The old gentleman lavished great care on his decoys during their years of service. They stand on their own merit and have little in common with their New Jersey contemporaries." A raised-wing beetle-head carving displaying Leed's signature wet lively paint with tight stippled mottling. This decoy has been in the collections of Lloyd Johnson and Linda E. Johnson, with the former's notes written under the tail. Original paint with light gunning wear, minor working touch-up to white patches on front, and a replaced bill. Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection Linda E. Johnson Collection Private Collection Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys, from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Session V-VI, July 9-10, 1974, lot 49, rigmate illustrated. Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 190, similar decoy illustrated.
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYFrom
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYFrom Nantucket. Replaced bill. Hit with shot. Old in-use repaint. Old age break to back of head and body.
• John James Audubon (American
  John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "Black Bellied Plover" Plate 334 hand-colored engraving with aquatint from Birds of America Havell edition "J. Whatman/1836" watermark sheet 25 1/8 in. x 38 in.
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERJohn Dilley
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERJohn Dilley Quogue, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 10 1/4 in. long The underside of this plover is signed “Dilley.” by the maker. Very few Dilleys carry either the maker's known stamp or signature, making this illustrated example all the more desirable. Its sides are lightly hit by shot, proof of this gunning decoy's baptism by fire. Original paint with gunning wear, minor touch-up to flaking, and a few shot scars. Provenance: Helen French Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Private Collection Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., “Shore Bird Decoys,” Exton, PA, 1980, pp. 49-50, color pl. XX, exact decoy illustrated twice.
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERA. Elmer
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 9 1/4 in. long An early split-tail gunning decoy of this popular species. Original paint with even wear, a few rubs to bare wood along one side and top of head, slight chip on the bottom edge of the wing tip, knot in the breast, bill is a professional replacement by Gigi Hopkins. Provenance: Peter Brams Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, pp. 218-219, related plover illustrated.
• Black-bellied plover decoy h. v.
  Black-bellied plover decoy h. v. shourds sr., tuckerton, new jersey, circa 1900 Solid construction with painted eyes and inserted bill, in emerging plumage. L: 8 1/2 in. ,000-8,000 Age crack to circumference of underside. Another age crack approx. 4 in. to underside. Craquelleure to tail and back of neck Some paint loss to bill ant tail. Tail with small chip, approx. 1/4 in.; scuffs.
• ANONYMOUS BLACK BELLIED PLOVER Long
  ANONYMOUS BLACK BELLIED PLOVER Long Island, New York, before 1900, carved and painted wood, inserted bill, mounted on wood base.
• RARE PLOVEREd Snyder (1928-2011)
  RARE PLOVEREd Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA, c. 1945 11 in. long, 9 1/2 in. tall This black-bellied plover has finely painted feather detail, incised primaries, and the maker's signature on the underside. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, no plover illustrated.
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERObediah
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERObediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1870 11 in. long An excellent early Verity form with tight stippled paint and an incised "X" under the tail. Old working paint with heavy gunning wear and a black paint drip on right side of neck. Replaced bill.
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785-1851)Black-Bellied Plover, The Birds of America, Publ. Robert Havell, 1827-1838, hand colored pl.334.
• EXCEPTIONAL MINIATURE BLACK-BELLIED
  EXCEPTIONAL MINIATURE BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 1/2 in. long This early dropped-wing plover is among the maker's finest miniature carvings. The well-proportioned bird has a plump body with a narrow tail above split wing tips which are tucked beneath. The base displays an inked species inscription on the bottom. Excellent original paint with a tight crack to left side of neck. Provenance: Nina Fletcher Little Collection Warren M. Little Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection, acquired from the estate of the above
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER FLATTIE
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER FLATTIE PAIRNew Jersey, c. 1900 11 in. long A rigmate pair carved from a nearly two-inch board. Original paint with moderate wear and replaced bills. One has a reset hairline crack in neck. Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection
• Engraving by John James Audubon A
  Engraving by John James Audubon A medium folio hand colored engraving by havell with J. Whatman watermarked paper titled Black Bellied Plover a nice impression; 15 x 20.75 in. plate size Condition: tear in bottom margin toning.
• FOUR TIN PLOVER DECOYSUsed on
  FOUR TIN PLOVER DECOYSUsed on Nantucket. Three black-bellied plovers and one golden plover.
• TWO DECORATIVE PLOVER CARVINGSBy
  TWO DECORATIVE PLOVER CARVINGSBy James Lapham of Dennisport Massachusetts. One black-bellied plover and one golden plover. Mounted on carved clamshell bases.
• A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE
  A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER EAST HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS, 1862-1952 HEIGHT 2.75”.A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, East Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952, Pre-1920. Mounted on a round base. Unmarked. Dimensions: Height 2.75".
• Pair black-breasted plover
  Pair black-breasted plover decoys: early 20th century, 10-1/2 in., mounted to single piece of driftwood. Extensive shot marks with repainted areas, losses to one bill, other chips and separations. The 1807 House, Farmingdale, New Jersey, 1968, possibly from the Lloyd Johnson Jr. Collection, New Jersey.
• GOLDEN PLOVER SHOREBIRDA Golden
  GOLDEN PLOVER SHOREBIRDA Golden Plover shorebird decoy in original paint with delineated wings and a wooden beak. Strong form. As-found condition with a small hole in the tail. Massachusetts, early 20th century. Allio Collection.
• BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERHarry V.
  BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERHarry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 in. long Mackey's inked inscription on the underside reads "Tuckerton NJ, Shourdes [sic]." Though attributed to the work of Nate Frazier at times, James Doherty, in his "Classic New Jersey Decoys," also makes a case for this being the work of Shourds. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, touch-up to reset neck cracks. Provenance: William J. Mackey Collection Wade and Sharon Wander Collection Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 66, pl. 111 and 114, related examples illustrated.
• MASSACHUSETTS BLACK-BELLIED
  MASSACHUSETTS BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY CIRCA 1890 LENGTH 10”.MASSACHUSETTS BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY, Circa 1890, Maker unknown. Dimensions: Length 10".
• DU PONT CROWELL BLACK-BELLIED
  DU PONT CROWELL BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 9 in. long This newly discovered carving exhibits Crowell's mastery of bird carving and paint application with superb blending and detailed feathering. It has a particularly refined bill and incised feathers on the tail. The underside of the base is signed with the rectangular stamp which has been colored red. This carving, along with the two following lots, is making its market debut since it was acquired from Crowell by a member of the du Pont family. Excellent original paint with light wear, including a very minor wing-tip chip. Provenance: Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont, acquired from the maker Private Collection by descent from the above Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 224, related plover illustrated.
• Carved and painted shorebird decoy
  Carved and painted shorebird decoy mid -atlantic, late 19th/early 20th century In the stylized form of a black bellied plover,. L: 11 in. See Illustration pg.
• DANIEL DEMOTT BLACK-BELLIED
  DANIEL DEMOTT BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY NEW YORK, 1847-1930 LENGTH 11”.DANIEL DEMOTT BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY, New York, 1847-1930, Carved eyes. Dimensions: Length 11".
• NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER
  NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY CIRCA 1890 LENGTH 10”.NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY, Circa 1890, Maker unknown. Lightly hit with shot. Dimensions: Length 10".
• PAIR OF NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED
  PAIR OF NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYS CIRCA 1890 LENGTHS 11”.PAIR OF NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYS, Circa 1890, Maker unknown. Hollow-carved. Original bills. Carved wings. Hit with shot. Dimensions: Lengths 11".
• JOE LINCOLN BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER
  JOE LINCOLN BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY ACCORD, MASSACHUSETTS, 1859-1938 LENGTHS 9” AND 10”.JOE LINCOLN BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY, Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938, Together with a Massachusetts plover decoy, maker unknown, in original paint with heavy varnish and considerable wear. Early Lincoln plover, circa 1890, with tack eye, carved wings, and original paint with considerable wear. Dimensions: Lengths 9" and 10".
• GOLDEN PLOVERMassachusetts c.
  GOLDEN PLOVERMassachusetts c. 1900 10 in. long A classic Massachusetts plover with a split tail, carved from a one-and-three-quarter-inch board. Original and old working paint with heavy gunning wear, reset bill appears to be original. Provenance: Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection
• PLOVER AND YELLOWLEGSMassachusetts,
  PLOVER AND YELLOWLEGSMassachusetts, c. 1900 10 in. long A split-tail yellowlegs with painted oval eyes and a "X" rig marking on the underside. The small golden plover was carved from a one-and-one-eighth-inch board. The yellowlegs is in original paint with uneven varnish. The plover appears to be in original paint with a replaced bill. Both have gunning wear. Provenance: Private Collection, Nantucket
• NORTHERN LAPWINGMark S. McNair
  NORTHERN LAPWINGMark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2006 12 in. long This striking plover is a rare visitor to North America yet is easily recognizable by its regal crest which is represented here with a leather inlay. This is the first of only two or three by the artist. The maker's incised signature is on the underside along with a "1." Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
• WYER GOLDEN PLOVERCapt. William
  WYER GOLDEN PLOVERCapt. William J. Wyer (1822-1913) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 10 1/2 in. long A classic split-tailed black-bellied plover from the renowned Capt. Wyer known for his crisp lines, bold stippling, and hunting prowess. The underside has some small collector markings. Original paint with gunning wear and a possible bill replacement. Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection Schiller Martin Collection Ronald S. Swanson Collection Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection
• Good American Carved and
  Good American Carved and Polychromed Wooden Figure of a Black Plover, by Bill Hanneman, presented on a weathered driftwood base, the head fitted with glass taxidermist's eyes, h. 8-1/2", w. 3-1/2", l. 11".