Joseph Lincoln Self-bailing Brant
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1900
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1900 19 in. long
An innovative hollow design. Original paint with gunning wear including two scrapes on back, touch-up to reset neck, and bill repair.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Jackson Parker, "O'Brien Classic Decoys on Display," Maine Antiques Digest, November 1981, exact decoy illustrated. George Ross Starr, Jr. M.D., "Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway," New York, NY, 1974, p. 155, fig. 76, similar decoy illustrated.
Exhibited: New York, New York, “The Art of the American Decoy: Folk Sculpture from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Donal C. O’Brien Jr.,” Museum of American Folk Art, September 3–November 8, 1981.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Joseph Lincoln Brant to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $840 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $10,800 |
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