Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Merganser
Harry V. Shourds Merganser
Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943), Ocean City, New Jersey.
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMerganserConfigHenSize16.5"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Merganser hen. Hollow carved with tack eyes and extended crest carving. Branded "I.A. Powell" twice on underside. Also with "P" branded in underside. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: John Decesare collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Harry V. Shourds Merganser to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | — | Repaint | $540 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | — | — | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales