Description

Sanderling Pair
New Jersey, c. 1920
6 in. long

A small pair of New Jersey beach birds with wire bills and split wing tips.
As found with old paint by the maker.

Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Private Collection

Condition

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Dimensions

4 x 6 x 2 in

Weight

0.4 lb

Sanderling Pair

Name: Sanderling Pair
SKU: 234227752
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Lot 0536

Estimate $100-$200Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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