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Joseph Lincoln Plump Black-bellied Plover
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1910
$3,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022
SpeciesPloverSize10.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long
An outstanding split-tail black-bellied plover with a full body. Cap Vinal chose a closely related example for the leading dedication page of his book on the maker. Original paint with even gunning wear, including some minor chipping at bill.
Provenance: Lew Horton Collection
Literature: Cap Vinal, “Joseph W. Lincoln,” Rockland, MA, 2002, dedication page, closely related example illustrated.
Provenance
Lew Horton Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Joseph Lincoln Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $9,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph Lincoln sales