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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, 1890

Harry V. Shourds – Yellowlegs – 2018
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley

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SpeciesYellowlegsConfigRigSize10.75"PaintOriginalCarved1890

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, 1890 10 3/4 in. long

This bird is believed to be from the rig of Captain Nickerson, who was stationed at the U.S. Lifesaving Service Station on 57th Street in Ocean City, New Jersey. Original paint with end grain craquelure.

Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest

Literature: John Levinson and Somers Headley, "Shorebirds: The Birds, The Hunters, The Decoys," Centerville, MD, 1991, p. 81, pl. 6-14, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Midwest

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$186
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$124
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$124
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$74
27 Aug 2026—Original$270

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales