Makers / William H. Southard / Shorebird (other)
William H. Southard Tern
William Southard (attr.) Bellmore, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
$2,185
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginal
The catalog record
William Southard (attr.) Bellmore, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 A flat-bodied feather hunter's decoy with painted eyes and crossed painted primaries. In old, possibly original paint with areas of craquelure and gunning wear. Chip on left wing.
Provenance: William Tosi Collection
Literature: Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, p. 130, related examples.
Provenance
William Tosi Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent William H. Southard other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | — | $3,600 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | — | $5,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William H. Southard sales