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Harry Mitchell Shourds Black Duck
Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) Ocean City, NJ, c. 1925
$1,840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) Ocean City, NJ, c. 1925 A hollow, tack-eye decoy with scratch-painted feathering. Original paint with even gunning wear and an age line along the back.
Provenance: Don Stilwell Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, plate 309, p. 152, similar example illustrated.
Provenance
Don Stilwell Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry Mitchell Shourds Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | — | — | $1,440 |
| Feb 2021 | — | — | $1,020 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | — | $360 |
| Jul 2014 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jul 2008 | — | Original | $4,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry Mitchell Shourds sales