Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Bufflehead
Harry V. Shourds Bufflehead Hen
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigHenSize11.75"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 11 3/4 in. long
This early decoy exhibits the graceful, ship-like traits that New Jersey decoy and folk art collectors covet. Original and working repaint with gunning wear to wood. Age lines in bill and neck and small chip to tail.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 38, color plate XIV, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $149 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | — | — | $6,240 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | — | Repaint | $990 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $30,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales