Makers / George Boyd / Merganser
George Boyd Miniature Red-breasted Merganser Pair
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigPairSize4.25"PaintOriginalQuantity2FormMiniature
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 4 1/4 in. long
Original paint with craquelure, hen has a replaced bill and some minor touch-up to small indentations in the head.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, drake acquired from RJG Antiques
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 61, related examples illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, drake acquired from RJG Antiques
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $60,000 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2025 | Mint | — | $4,440 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $90,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales