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George Boyd Miniature Ruddy Turnstone
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1930
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,500–$4,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size4.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1930 4 1/2 in. long
A rare and refined three-inch-tall shorebird carving with a split tail mounted on a beveled-edge base. Original paint with moderate wear, including a few paint rubs.
Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection
Provenance
Wade and Sharon Wander Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $660 |
| Nov 2025 | Mint | — | $2,700 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales