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George Boyd Black Bellied Plover
Excellent black bellied plover, George Boyd, Seabrook, New Hampshire, 1st quarter 20th century.
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $10,000Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack Bellied PloverSize11.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Slightly forward head pose with tack eyes and split tail carving. Muller collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 11.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Dr. Peter Muller collection. Private Rhode Island collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Black Bellied Plover to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,840 |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,640 |
| Sep 2025 | — | Original | $3,900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales