Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Scaup
Harry V. Shourds Scaup
Bluebill drake, Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, New Jersey, last quarter 19th century.
$13,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$20,000under estimate
Sold Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesScaupConfigRigSize14"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved with raised neck seat and painted eyes. Inlaid lead weight on the underside. Also with initials “T.F.P.” carved on the underside for the rig of “Bud” Terrence F Parson of Tuckerton, New Jersey. Measures 14” long.
Provenance
Provenance: Purchased from a private Texas collection 2013. Russ and Karen Goldberger collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Scaup to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 21 May 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,560 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | — | Repaint | $360 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | — | Repaint | $510 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales