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George Boyd Miniature Yellowlegs
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$2,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesYellowlegsSize4.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 4 1/2 in. long
Outstanding original paint and condition.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Literature: Joe Engers, ed. "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 169, exact miniature illustrated. Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 65, species listed #20.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
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