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Mason Decoy Factory Red Knot
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$5,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size10"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 in. long
A bright robin snipe in breeding plumage. Stamped "JF" on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear and touch-up to right shoulder.
Provenance: Joseph French Collection Private Collection, Midwest
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 99, similar decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Joseph French Collection Private Collection, Midwest
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales