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241 Hudsonian Curlew Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 An exemplary Shourds “green rig” shorebird decoy, described as such because of its hue. This curlew displays painted eyes, a splined bill, and exceptionally-blended feathering. This curlew resides amongst the finest examples by this maker known to exist. Original paint with light even gunning wear. provenance:
Dr. Cointreau Collection Randy Root Collection Jim and Deb Allen Collection Private Collection, Midwest
literature: Joe Engers, The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 116, similar decoy illustrated. Donna Tonelli, Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles, Atglen, PA, 1998, p. 62, similar example illustrated. Robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992, p. 59, similar example illustrated. James R. Doherty, Classic New Jersey Decoys, Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 69, similar decoys illustrated.
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$22,500 - $27,500 242 Robin Snipe Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 An exquisite Shourds shorebird with superb feather paint, surface, and form. An early collection identification on the underside reads “Harry Shourds Tuckerton, NJ 1870-1900”. Original paint with light even gunning wear. provenance:
Alan and Elaine Haid Collection Jim and Deb Allen Collection Private Collection, Midwest
literature:
Donna Tonelli, Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles, Atglen, PA, 1998, p. 62, exact decoy illustrated. Robert Shaw, Call to the Sky: The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992, p. 59, similar example illustrated. James R. Doherty, Classic New Jersey Decoys, Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 70, similar decoys illustrated.
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$12,500 - $17,500 243 Yellowlegs Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 A painted eye shorebird decoy with its original through splined bill and incredible original dry surface. This outstanding Shourds shorebird decoys features the maker’s finest stippled paint and rarely seen painted wing tips. Superb original paint with light gunning wear. provenance:
Private Collection, Midwest
literature:
James R. Doherty, Classic New Jersey Decoys, Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 66, similar decoys illustrated. $10,000 - $15,000
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