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Joseph Lincoln Early Goldeneye Hen

Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1880

$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigHenSize14"ConditionGoodPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1880 14 in. long

This is among the finest forms of any Lincoln decoy. It is a very early work with raised carved upper wing detail, an unusual oval inletted neck design, and helmet-head carving. Branded "G. A. Jones" on the bottom. In good original paint with gunning wear, bill is a professional replacement.

Literature: Cap Vinal, "Joseph W. Lincoln," Rockland, MA, 2002, p. 53, later hen illustrated. David S. Webster and William Kehoe, "Shelburne Museum Decoys," Shelburne, VT, 1961, p. 45, later hen illustrated.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Joseph Lincoln Goldeneyes to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
May 2026——$390
Jul 2025—Original$7,200
Jul 2024—Original$660
Nov 2023—Repaint$690
Oct 2023——$210

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph Lincoln sales