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Harry V. Shourds Curlew
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1885
$10,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesCurlewSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1885 13 in. long
A fine Shourds curlew decoy displaying painted eyes, a splined bill, and finely blended feathering. Original paint with light gunning wear and slight ding to back of crown.
Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Provenance
Lloyd Johnson Collection Henry Bishop Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Excellent | Original | $540 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $43,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales