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George Boyd Yellowlegs
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1900
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2014at Copley, February 2014
SpeciesYellowlegsPaintOriginal
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1900 A life-size shorebird decoy displaying Boyd's classic form, "shoe button" eyes, and stippled feather detail. Original paint with light gunning wear, touch-up to a neck crack, and a wing tip chip.
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved and Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, NH, 1873-1941," Rye, NH, 2009, pp. 20-24, similar shorebird 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