Makers / William H. Southard / Yellowlegs
William H. Southard Running Yellowlegs
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1900
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesYellowlegsPoseStandardSize11.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
William H. Southard (1874-1940) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 11 1/4 in. long
This racy bird from Seaford has S-curve wings and nice stippled paint. Original paint with even gunning wear, old line-wrap repair to crack in bill, and touch-up to worn spot on crown.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent William H. Southard Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $900 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $4,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William H. Southard sales