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Harry V. Shourds Red Knot
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$8,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size9"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 in. long
A rare robin snipe in bright breeding plumage. Original paint with gunning wear, including some minor darkening to scattered flaking.
Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 70, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $145 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 16 May 2026 | — | — | $1,620 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $180 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales