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William H. Southard Yellowlegs
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, NY, c. 1900
$780
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, NY, c. 1900
A classic South Shore Long Island shorebird decoy. Original paint worn to the wood in places, gunning wear, a couple age lines, touch-up to belly, and an older replaced bill.
Provenance: Mort Hanson Collection Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Mort Hanson Collection Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent William H. Southard Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William H. Southard sales