Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Scaup/Bluebill
Harry V. Shourds Bluebill Drake
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900
A hollow, painted-eye decoy with carved bill detail and the classic form of New Jersey's most prominent carver. An inletted weight and a "Mackey Collection" ink stamp are on the bottom. Original paint with even gunning wear and a tight neck crack.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Georgia
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Georgia
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $281 |
| 4 Oct 2026 | — | — | $301 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $600 |
| 21 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales