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Harry V. Shourds Red-breasted Merganser Drake
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$1,080
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,800–$2,400under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakeSize16"
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 16 in. long
A stylish, long-bodied sheldrake with a forked wooden crest. As found.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, front dust jacket cover, related pair illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $124 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $87 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $87 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $270 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales