Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 A small conjoined "JF" is stamped on the underside. This decoy, along with its rigmates, is celebrated for its snow-white plumage and impeccable condition. Indeed, noted decoy author and dealer, Russ Goldberger, describes the following lot "as fine an example as exists!" Excellent original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Joseph Bard French Collection Private Collection

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 66, plate 113, and dust jacket, similar decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, dust jacket, similar decoys illustrated. Joe Engers, ed. "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 116, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Joseph Bard French Collection Private Collection