Joseph Lincoln Golden Plover

Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1900 9 3/4 in. long

This is one of the finest Joseph Lincoln shorebirds to come to market and represents his highest grade of carving style and paint. It is closely related to the yellowlegs in the American Folk Art Museum, illustrated on the back dust jacket of Waingrow's "American Wildfowl Decoys." The excellent form is finished with distinct transitional golden plover plumage and an appealing craquelure. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Peter Brams Collection, acquired from Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. Fine Arts, 2001 Private Collection, Maryland Private Collection

Literature: Cap Vinal, "Joseph W. Lincoln," Rockland, MA, 2002, p. 63, similar bird illustrated. Donna Tonelli, "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles," Atglen, PA, 1998, p. 90, similar decoys illustrated. Jeff Waingrow, "American Wildfowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1989, back dust-jacket cover, related example illustrated.

Provenance

Peter Brams Collection, acquired from Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. Fine Arts, 2001 Private Collection, Maryland Private Collection