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Mason Decoy Factory Black Bellied Plover
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,000under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize11.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905 11 1/2 in. long
A fat-bodied, glass-eyed plover. Original paint with even gunning wear and crack in breast.
Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide," Burtonsville, MD, 1993, back dust jacket cover, pp. 100-101, related examples illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,000 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales