Harry V. Shourds Rare Ruddy Turnstone

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) (attr.) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1880 8 1/2 in. long

This rare Hillman Collection decoy was identified and purchased by Dave Campbell and retains the "Hillman Collection" ink stamp on the underside of the small body. Original paint with some old overpaint and touch-up to gunning wear.

Provenance: John Hillman Collection Dave Campbell Collection Private Collection

Literature: Guyette and Schmidt, "Important Auction of Rare Waterfowl Decoys from the Collection of John Hillman, April 25 & 26, 1996," St. Charles, IL, 1996, p. 67, lot 247, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

John Hillman Collection Dave Campbell Collection Private Collection