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Joseph Lincoln Yellowlegs
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1890
$1,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022
SpeciesYellowlegsSize11"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1890 11 in. long
A yellowlegs decoy with pronounced raised wings and split-tail carving. A closely related example can be found on the dedication page of Cap Vinal's book on the maker. Original paint with gunning wear, including dowel showing through left side of neck. Old replaced 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 Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $780 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph Lincoln sales