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George Boyd Canada Goose

George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920

$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$15,000under estimate

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SpeciesCanada GooseConfigRigPoseTurned headPaintOriginal

The catalog record

George Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 A canvas-covered Canada goose with its head turned slightly to the left. Original paint with craquelure, gunning wear, and age cracks in breast. Wear to wood in a couple spots and bill tip.

Provenance: Howard Batchelder Rig, acquired directly from George Boyd By descent in the family to present owner

Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, pp. 29 and 30, similar examples illustrated.

Provenance

Howard Batchelder Rig, acquired directly from George Boyd By descent in the family to present owner

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent George Boyd Canada Geese to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Repaint$480
25 Jun 2026—Original$5,160
Nov 2025—Original$2,400
Nov 2025——$1,800
16 Oct 2025—Original$5,640

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales