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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900

Harry V. Shourds – Yellowlegs – 2026
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026

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SpeciesYellowlegsSize10.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 3/4 in. long

This carving has clean lines and fine feather stippling on the back. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection Henry Bishop Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 178, pl. 430, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Lloyd Johnson Collection Henry Bishop Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$186
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$124
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$124
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$74
27 Aug 2026—Original$270

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales