Harry V. Shourds Brant
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1910
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1910 A very fine hollow New Jersey brant decoy with exceptional feather paint to sides. In strong original paint; with some crazing to the bottom and back with minor professional touch up to the back; hairline neck crack; end half of the bill has been professionally restored.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Literature: Gene and Linda Kangas, Decoys: A North American Survey, Spanish Fork, UT, 1983, plate 69, p. 43. Hal Sorenson, Decoy Collector's Guide, Burlington, IA, Jan.-March 1965, p. 21.
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection The University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Brant to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $161 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $136 |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Good | Repaint | $228 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales