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Harry V. Shourds Black-bellied Plover In Breeding Plumage
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesPloverSize9.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 1/2 in. long
Original paint with gunning wear.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Peter Johnson and Alf Wannenburgh, “The World of Shooting,” Lausanne, Switzerland, 1987, pp. 259-261, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $149 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $300 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales