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George Boyd Exceedingly Rare Miniature Woodcock
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesUpland GamePaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 3 ¼ in. long
This is one of only two Boyd woodcock to have ever surfaced, the last of which sold in 1977. This example is the earliest of the two known. The scarce nature of this Boyd species cannot be understated. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Rafe Lapham and Martha Andrea Collection
Provenance
Rafe Lapham and Martha Andrea Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd upland game birds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Mint | Original | $7,800 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $7,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales