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Harry V. Shourds Plover In Winter Plumage
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize10"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 in. long
A black-bellied plover in winter plumage by one of the Jersey Coast's top carvers. Original paint with minor wear, craquelure on end grain, and touch-up to an age line on underside.
Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 67, related examples illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $149 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $300 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales