George Boyd Canada Goose

George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 A canvas-covered Canada goose with its head turned approximately forty-five degrees to the right. A rigmate to this bird was sold by Copley Fine Art Auctions at auction for $90,000 in February 2016. Original paint with craquelure, even gunning wear to wood in places, age lines in breast, and wear at bill tip.

Provenance: Howard Batchelder Collection, acquired directly from George Boyd By descent in the family to present owner

Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, pp. 29-30, similar examples illustrated.

Provenance

Howard Batchelder Collection, acquired directly from George Boyd By descent in the family to present owner