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Joseph Lincoln Goldeneye Hen
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1910
$36,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigHenSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1910 14 in. long
This example features Lincoln’s clean lines and finest stippled paint. Lincoln decoys in this stellar condition are a true rarity. Outstanding original paint with minimal gunning wear and reset bill with touch-up.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Laurence Sheehan, "The Sporting Life," New York, NY, 1992, p. 80, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Joseph Lincoln Goldeneyes to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | — | $390 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Feb 2025 | Good | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $660 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Repaint | $690 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph Lincoln sales