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George Boyd Miniature Upland Plover
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize4.25"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
George H. Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1920 4 1/4 in. long
"Upland Plover" written on bottom of base. Outstanding original paint with Boyd's best feather paint.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Literature: Jim Cullen, "Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd," Rye, NH, 2009, p. 65, species listed #12.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey, acquired from RJG Antiques
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent George Boyd Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $480 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,120 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | — | Original | $3,840 |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George Boyd sales