Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Shorebird (other)
Harry V. Shourds Early Robin Snipe
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1880
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size9"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1880 9 in. long
Red knot carvings by this maker are amongst the most popular species sought by collectors. In addition to their definitive form, this decoy displays a reddish hue not found on his other shorebird species. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $145 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $1,620 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $180 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales