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Joseph Lincoln Miniature Bufflehead Drake
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1920
$3,738
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesBuffleheadConfigDrakePaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1920 A three-inch-long miniature decoy by this famous Hingham, Massachusetts carver. The bottom bears a "J.B. French" collection ink stamp and other collection identification. Original paint with a rub to the bill tip and wear along the bottom.
Provenance: Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Literature: Cap Vinal, "Joseph W. Lincoln," Rockland, MA, 2002, p.72, similar miniature illustrated.
Provenance
Joseph B. French Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Joseph Lincoln Buffleheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | — | Repaint | $1,020 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | Original | $1,920 |
| 17 Jan 2011 | — | Repaint | $2,645 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph Lincoln sales