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Harry V. Shourds Curlew
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesCurlewSize13.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 13 1/4 in. long
In addition to being the most well-known decoy maker from New Jersey, Harry Vinuckson Shourds is also one of the earliest.
Original paint with touch-up, gunning wear, age lines, and a replaced bill.
Literature: John M. Levinson and Somers G. Headley, "Shorebirds," Centreville, MD, 1991, title page, p. 82, pl. 6-17, rigmate illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 69, pl. 130A, similar example illustrated.
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