Description

Three-Piece Yellowlegs
South Shore, MA, c. 1880
11 in. long

A three-piece bird with applied wings and paint that appears to be by Joseph Lincoln.
Original paint with gunning wear and old loss to tail and left wing tip. Replaced bill.

Condition

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Dimensions

4 x 11 x 3 in

Weight

0.5 lb

Three-Piece Yellowlegs

Name: Three-Piece Yellowlegs
SKU: 234227735
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Lot 0519

Estimate $600-$900Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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