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George Boyd Yellowlegs
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$2,875
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 This bird exhibits Boyd’s best stippled paint feathering. Original paint with minor gunning wear. Two hairline cracks to neck with minor touch up; minor touch up to bottom of tail and primary tips; a few shot holes; bill is a professional replacement.
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., Shorebird Decoys, Exton, PA, 1980, pp. 56, 58. Joe Engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 310.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,360 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales