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Harry V. Shourds Black Duck
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900
$1,495
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 A tack-eyed hollow decoy. Subtle scratch feather paint, an incised "T.F.P." on the bottom and original rigging. Original paint with minimal gunning wear, bill has a filled chip on the underside and has been touched up.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $563 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $136 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $420 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | — | Repaint | $270 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales