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Joseph Lincoln Golden Plover
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1900
$2,640
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022
SpeciesPloverSize9.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1900 9 1/2 in. long
A rare Lincoln golden plover in breeding plumage. Fleckenstein included this example in his 1980 treatise, “Shore Bird Decoys.” Original paint with even gunning wear and a reset bill.
Provenance: William C. McMaster M.D. Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., Shore Bird Decoys, Exton, PA, 1980, p. 44, pl. 46, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
William C. McMaster M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Joseph Lincoln Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $9,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph Lincoln sales