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Joseph Lincoln Golden Plover Pair
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1900
$14,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesPloverConfigPairSize10"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1900 10 in. long
An exceptional rigmate pair of golden plover in transitional plumage. This is one of the best Lincoln pairs to ever come to market. Excellent original paint with even gunning wear, one has chip to wing tip.
Provenance: Grant Nelson Collection
Literature: Cap Vinal, "Joseph W. Lincoln," Rockland, MA, 2002, p. 68, related decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Grant Nelson 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