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Mason Decoy Factory Robin Snipe

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910

Mason Decoy Factory – Robin Snipe – 2017
$3,720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017

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SpeciesShorebird (other)Size10"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 in. long

A glass-eye robin snipe in spring plumage. Original paint with light gunning wear and minor flaking around bill.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, "Mason Decoys, A Complete Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 2014, p. 99, similar decoy illustrated. Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, 2000, p. 64, lot 123, related example illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory other shorebirds to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Sep 2026—Repaint$510
Jul 2026—Original$6,000
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$5,400
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$3,600
Jul 2026—Original$3,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales