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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 66, plate 113, similar decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, dust jacket, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $186 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $124 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $74 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $270 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales