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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs Flattie
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890

$1,093
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 A rare Shourds silhouette shorebird decoy, one of only five known, displaying the maker's earliest style of painted feathering. Original paint with minor gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest
Provenance
Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $186 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $74 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $270 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales