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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890

Harry V. Shourds – Yellowlegs – 2015
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley

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SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 The underside displays the Headley collection "SGH" stamp and a "JB French" collection ink stamp. Original paint with some flaking and gunning wear. The head is a professional replacement.

Provenance: Somers G. Headley Collection Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Georgia

Literature: Guyette and Schmidt, Inc., "North American Decoys at Auction," St. Charles, IL, April 27-28, 2006, lot 366, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Somers G. Headley Collection Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Georgia

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