George Boyd Black Bellied Plover
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
The catalog record
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910 11 in. long
This black-bellied plover in breeding plumage exhibits fine feather paint detail, good patina, shoe-button eyes, and a Goldberger Collection ink stamp on the underside. Original paint with light gunning wear and minor roughness to reset wing tip.
Provenance: Russ J. Goldberger Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Literature: Winthrop L. Carter, "George Boyd: The Shorebird Decoy--An American Folk Art," Fayetteville, NY, 1978, p. 8, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Russ J. Goldberger Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $480 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,840 |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales