Makers / William H. Southard / Yellowlegs
William H. Southard Running Greater Yellowlegs
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesYellowlegsPoseStandardSize14.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 14 1/2 in. long
This reaching carving is more elongated than most. It has incised wing detail and stippled feathering from head to tail. Original paint with even gunning wear. Minor spot touch-up to wear in grey, including edge of right wing.
Provenance: Schiller Martin Collection Private Collection
Provenance
Schiller Martin Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent William H. Southard Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $900 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $4,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William H. Southard sales