Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Dowitcher
Mason Decoy Factory Dowitcher
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910
$9,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesDowitcherPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 An exceptional example of a tack-eye dowitcher in fall plumage. This exact shorebird decoy is illustrated in Goldberger and Haid's "Mason Decoys". Outstanding original paint with minimal gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 109, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,920 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales