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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900

Harry V. Shourds – Yellowlegs – 2022
$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesYellowlegsSize11"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 11 in. long

An excellent example with Shourds' most elaborate plumage application. Marked for the French Collection on the underside. This example is slightly larger than a typical Shourds yellowlegs. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Joe French Collection Private Collection Private Collection, Florida

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, p. 66, pl. 114, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Joe French Collection Private Collection Private Collection, Florida

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