Makers / Harry V. Shourds / Black Bellied Plover
Harry V. Shourds Black Bellied Plover
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, New Jersey.
$12,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$14,000
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack Bellied PloverSize9.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare black bellied plover in eclipse plumage. A fat body bird with appealing paint pattern. Identified in faint red ink near the stick hole. Measures 9.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: John Hillman collection. Private Long Island collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Harry V. Shourds Black Bellied Plover to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | Good | Original | $300 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | — | Original | $720 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Repaint | $1,500 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| 29 Nov 2024 | Good | — | $270 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Harry V. Shourds sales