Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Bufflehead
Harry V. Shourds Bufflehead
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, New Jersey.
$30,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigHenSize11.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Very rare bufflehead hen. Hollow carved with raised neck seat and inlaid rectangle lead weight on the underside. Mackey collection ink stamp on the underside. Measures 11.75" long.
Provenance
Provenance: William J Mackey Jr. collection. Jim Keegan collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Harry V. Shourds Bufflehead to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | — | — | $6,240 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | — | Repaint | $990 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales