Joseph Lincoln Golden Plover Pair
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Hingham, MA, c. 1880
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Hingham, MA, c. 1880 10 in. long
A highly refined and elegant shorebird pair showing Nantucket influences, likely made as a special order. These "superior grade" Lincolns display the Massachusetts master's full carving and painting abilities. A closely related pair sold out of the Grant Nelson Collection at Copley's Sporting Sale in July of 2017. Original paint with even wear, a few dings on the side of one, both have replaced bills.
Provenance: Estate of Malcolm M. McAlpin
Literature: Cap Vinal, “Joseph W. Lincoln,” Rockland, MA, 2002, p. 68, related example illustrated.
Provenance
Estate of Malcolm M. McAlpin
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