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Joseph Lincoln Wood Duck

Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts

Joseph Lincoln – Wood Duck – 2026
$1,250,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400,000–$600,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesWood DuckSize15.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Exceedingly rare and important wood duck. Extended crest and very appealing paint pattern. “C.F. Spear” branded on underside. Dr. George Ross Starr collection ink stamps on underside. Measures 15.5” long.

Provenance

Joseph Lincoln to friend Chester Franklin Spear. Mrs. Bertha Wallace Spear (widow) to Dr. George Ross Starr Jr collection. Charlie Hunter collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Joseph Lincoln Wood Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025MintOriginal$216,000
Jul 2024ExcellentOriginal$1,200

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