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George Boyd Miniature Robin Snipe
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1930
$805
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1930 Exhibiting winter plumage with species identification written in pencil on the underside. Original paint with minor blemish on left wing.
Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 68, similar example illustrated.
Provenance
Stephen H. Churchill Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $660 |
| Nov 2025 | Mint | — | $2,700 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales