George Boyd Black Bellied Plover

George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910 11 1/4 in. long

A classic Boyd with tight stippling from head to tail. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and some wood-grain discoloration including to right of head, and under tail and breast. Some flaking to original bill.

Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from John Clayton

Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 22, related decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, acquired from John Clayton