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George Boyd Goldeneye Hen

George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1925

George Boyd – Goldeneye Hen – 2010
$403
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigHenPaintRepaint

The catalog record

George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1925 This decoy is from the rig of Frank P. "Chappy" Moses of Chebacco Lake, Massachusetts. Branded "F.P.M" on the back and bottom. In old repaint with heavy gunning wear, separation at neck seam, and chip to one side of the tail.

Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection

Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted" Rye, NH, 2009, p. 50.

Provenance

Bernie Galipeau Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent George Boyd Goldeneyes to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025Mint—$3,360
Apr 2023ExcellentOriginal$7,200

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales