Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Curlew
Harry V. Shourds Curlew
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 A fine Shourds curlew with stippled feathering, painted eyes, and three head stripes. Original paint with gunning wear and age line in head.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 69, plates 130 and 130A, similar decoys illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, dust jacket, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Excellent | Original | $540 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales