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Harry V. Shourds Black-bellied Plover In Eclipse Plumage
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize10"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 10 in. long
A black-bellied plover in difficult-to-find plumage by the Jersey Coast's preeminent carver. Original paint with gunning wear including discoloration along bottom edge.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 67, similar decoys illustrated. Exhibited: Salisbury, Maryland, The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove 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