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George Boyd Yellowlegs
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesYellowlegsSize10.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long
A classic New England shorebird with Boyd's fine wet-on-wet stippled paint. Original paint with touch-up to neck seam and very end of wing tip, mostly on underside.
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, The Art, and Decoys of George Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 20, related decoys illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,360 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales