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George Boyd Yellowlegs
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1900
$2,530
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1900 A shorebird decoy by the most famous of the New Hampshire coastal carvers. Original paint with gunning wear, a paint rub on one side, an age line in the neck, and tip of bill is chipped.
Provenance: Don Snyder Collection Private Collection, Connecticut
Provenance
Don Snyder Collection Private Collection, Connecticut
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