Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Black Bellied Plover
Mason Decoy Factory Black Bellied Plover
Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan
$20,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack Bellied PloverConfigRigSize10.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Outstanding and rare wooden billed black bellied plover from the rig of Quincy Adams Shaw Jr and so branded on the underside. Measures 10.25" long.
Provenance
Peter and Diana Bennett collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Black Bellied Plover to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales