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Harry V. Shourds Yellowlegs
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900
$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesYellowlegsConfigRigSize10"ConditionMintPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 in. long
Decoys from this small rig are celebrated for their pristine original condition and are considered to be among the maker's finest shorebirds. This example has pronounced cheek carving. Near mint original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 66, pl. 113, and dust jacket, similar decoy 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