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Harry V. Shourds Black Duck
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 16 in. long
A full-body hollow decoy with collection marks on the underside by one of New Jersey's top makers. Original paint with even gunning wear including hairline crack along left side and ding on crown, old neck crack is reset, and some old darkening on underside.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $563 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $136 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $420 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | — | Repaint | $270 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales