Makers / George Boyd / Plover
George Boyd Black Bellied Plover
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1900
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize11"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1900 11 in. long
A classic Boyd beetlehead with strong stippled paint and pleasing patina. Original paint with light wear, an age line on bottom, and small restoration to wing tip.
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Shore Bird Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, pp. 56 and 58, related example. John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1990, p. 45, related decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $480 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,840 |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales