Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Yellowlegs

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

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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.

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