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George Boyd Goldeneye

Very rare pair of goldeneye, George Boyd, Seabrook, New Hampshire, 2nd quarter 20th century.

George Boyd – Goldeneye – 2023
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $6,000Estimate $8,000–$12,000under estimate
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigPairPoseTurned headSize14.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

Each with slightly turned head. These decoys were carved for the rig of John Henry of Salisbury, Massachusetts. Who, when convicted of murder, gave them to Randolph C. Dow, also of Salisbury, Massachusetts. Who consigned them to Richard Oliver auctions. Richard Oliver auction tags on underside. Measure 14.5" and 15" long.

Provenance

Provenance: Made by Boyd in 1932 for John Henry. Then to the rig of Randolph Dow. Dan Graf collection.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent George Boyd Goldeneye to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025Mint—$3,360

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