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Harry V. Shourds Early Plover

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, 1900

Harry V. Shourds – Early Plover – 2019
$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesPloverSize9.5"PaintRepaintCarved1900

The catalog record

Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, 1900 9 1/2 in. long

In addition to being one of the few professional carvers of his generation, Shourds hunted ducks for market while his wife used the feathers to make pillows and bedding.

The underside retains the “NELSON” collection stamp. In Shourds gunning repaint with light wear.

Provenance: Keegan Collection Grant Nelson Collection

Provenance

Keegan Collection Grant Nelson Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Plovers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$149
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$124
11 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$124
16 Jul 2026GoodOriginal$300
Feb 2026—Original$5,700

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales