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Harry V. Shourds Miniature Red-breasted Merganser

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1880

Harry V. Shourds – Miniature Red-Breasted Merganser – 2022
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

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SpeciesMerganserSize7"PaintOriginalFormMiniature

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1880 7 in. long

A rare Barnegat Bay miniature with a pronounced carved crest. Shourds miniatures are exceedingly rare in any species. Original paint with moderate wear and a replaced head likely done by a member of the Shourds family.

Provenance: Harry V. Shourds III, acquired from Harry V. Shourds Richard and Lynn Gove Collection, acquired from the above

Provenance

Harry V. Shourds III, acquired from Harry V. Shourds Richard and Lynn Gove Collection, acquired from the above

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Mergansers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$124
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$87
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$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