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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs

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

Harry V. Shourds – Yellowlegs – 2019
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,400over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesYellowlegsSize9.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 9 3/4 in. long

Though attributed to the work of Nate Frazier in the Hillman Sale, Doherty, in his "Classic New Jersey Decoys," makes a strong case for this being the work of Harry V. Shourds. Branded "JHD" on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear, a worn tail chip, and a replaced bill.

Provenance: John Dunham Collection Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 66, pl. 111 and 114, related examples illustrated.

Provenance

John Dunham Collection Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection

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