Harry V. Shourds Robin Snipe

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 An early example by this famous New Jersey carver displaying painted eyes, its original splined bill and desirable dry surface. This Shourds shorebird decoy features the makers finest stippled paint and rarely seen painted primary feathers. Original paint with light even gunning wear and touch-up around eyes.

Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland

Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles," Atglen, PA, 1998, p. 62, similar decoy illustrated. Robert Shaw, "Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D.," Houston, TX, 1992, p. 59, similar decoy illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 70, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Maryland