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George Boyd Miniature Swan
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$1,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesSwanConditionExcellentPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 2 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 in.
Excellent original paint with Boyd's typical craquelure.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 65, species listed.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Swans to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $960 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,100 |
| Aug 2023 | — | Original | $2,700 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2011 | — | Original | $5,463 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales