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Harry V. Shourds Willet Or Greater Yellowlegs

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890

Harry V. Shourds – Willet or Greater Yellowlegs – 2009
$10,350
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$15,000
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesShorebird (other)ConfigRig

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 Either of these species is hard to find for this maker. This decoy was part of a rig of eight full body Shourds shorebirds. Measuring 10 1/2 inches, it was the largest bird in the rig, which also featured a yellowlegs with different colored feathering, measuring 9 3/4 inches. In very good original condition with minor gunning wear, paint rubs to head, and flaking to top of tail.

Literature: William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New York, NY, 1965, p. 125.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds other shorebirds to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
13 Sep 2026—Original$145
Jul 2026——$3,900
16 May 2026——$1,620
9 Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$180
2 Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$510

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales