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Harry V. Shourds Robin Snipe

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

Harry V. Shourds – Robin Snipe – 2013
$17,250
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,500–$17,500
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley

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SpeciesShorebird (other)Size1900"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 An exquisite Shourds shorebird with superb feather paint, surface, and form. An early collection identification on the underside reads “Harry Shourds Tuckerton, NJ 1870-1900”. Original paint with light even gunning wear.

Provenance: Alan and Elaine Haid Collection Jim and Deb Allen Collection Private Collection, Midwest

Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles," Atglen, PA, 1998, p. 62, exact decoy illustrated. Robert Shaw, "Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D.," Houston, TX, 1992, p. 59, similar example illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 70, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Alan and Elaine Haid Collection Jim and Deb Allen Collection Private Collection, Midwest

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