Makers / Joseph Lincoln / Scaup/Bluebill
Joseph Lincoln Bluebill and Goldeneye
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1939) Accord, MA, c. 1890
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigHenPaintRepaint
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1939) Accord, MA, c. 1890 Two early-style, tack-eyed, Lincoln decoys with their original rigging. The bluebill hen has a delicate neck and a light wing groove. The goldeneye drake has subtle sculptured wing separation and is lightly branded "J.C. Adams" on the bottom. Both have old in-use repaint and gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut, by descent in the family
Provenance
Private Collection, Connecticut, by descent in the family
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Joseph Lincoln Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,200 |
| Dec 2024 | — | Original | $1,050 |
| Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $21,600 |
| Jul 2013 | Excellent | Original | $32,200 |
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