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George Boyd Black-bellied Plover Pair
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesPloverConfigPairSize11"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910 11 in. long
Two classic Boyd plover with shoe-button eyes and split tails. One carving bears the Hillman Collection stamp under the tail, and the other is marked from the Joseph B. French Collection. Original paint with some slight darkening, and touch-up to underside of one bill.
Provenance: John Hillman Collection (one bird) Joe French Collection (one bird) Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Provenance
John Hillman Collection (one bird) Joe French Collection (one bird) Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $480 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,840 |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales