Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 1/4 in. long

A small conjoined "JF" is stamped on the underside for the early shorebird collector, Joseph French. This decoy, along with its five rigmates, is celebrated for its snow-white plumage and impeccable condition. This decoy is a rigmate to lot 211. Excellent original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Joseph French Collection Private Collection Private Collection, Florida

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 66, pl. 113 and dust jacket, similar decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, dust jacket, similar decoys illustrated. Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 116, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Joseph French Collection Private Collection Private Collection, Florida