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George Boyd Mackey Boyd Yellowlegs
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesYellowlegsSize11"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910 11 in. long
A classic Boyd yellowlegs with a faint Mackey Collection ink stamp. Original paint with light wear and an original neck crack.
Provenance: William J. Mackey Collection Private Collection
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys, From the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Boston, MA, 1973, Session IV, lot 122, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
William J. Mackey Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,360 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales