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George Boyd Miniature Godwit
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$1,035
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 An exquisite miniature shorebird, with its original beveled edge base, original paint, and "God wit" written in pencil on the bottom. The typical Boyd craquelure has been lightly darkened.
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH,1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 76, similar miniatures illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $660 |
| Nov 2025 | Mint | — | $2,700 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales