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Mason Decoy Factory Challenge Grade Atlantic Brant

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900

Mason Decoy Factory – Challenge Grade Atlantic Brant – 2011
$6,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley

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SpeciesBrantPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 An early "snakey" head-style, large model, solid bodied decoy with strong swirled brush strokes. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Roy Bull Collection Dr. James M. McCleery Collection Private Collection, Texas (acquired at Sotheby's, 2000)

Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette & Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys; The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery" New York, January 22, 2000, p. 115, lot 255, illustrated.

Provenance

Roy Bull Collection Dr. James M. McCleery Collection Private Collection, Texas (acquired at Sotheby's, 2000)

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
22 Oct 2026—Original$960
Jul 2026—Original$3,000
Jun 2026—Original$1,170
Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$5,100
Jan 2026—Original$510

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