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George Boyd Yellowlegs
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
$4,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$10,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910 A classic Boyd yellowlegs decoy with his best wet-on-wet stippled paint.
In original paint with light gunning wear; light rubs to wing tip and top of head. Professional restoration to end half of bill and touch up to length of bill.
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted," Rye, NH, 2009, pp. 22-25.
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