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George Boyd Plover In Winter Plumage
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$5,500under estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesPloverSize11.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 11 1/2 in. long
This rare black-bellied plover in winter plumage exhibits fine feather paint detail, good patina, and shoe-button eyes. Original paint with even gunning wear and slight color to end grain. Half of bill replaced.
Provenance: Henry Bishop Collection
Literature: Winthrop L. Carter, "George Boyd: The Shorebird Decoy--An American Folk Art," Fayetteville, NY, 1978, p. 8, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Henry Bishop Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $480 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,840 |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales