Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Pintail
Mason Decoy Factory Pintail
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan
$27,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$15,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPintailSize19.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Outstanding early pintail, circa 1900. Hollow carved premier grade with thick swirl paint. Rigmate to the one pictured on p. 33 of "Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide", expanded edition, Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid. Measures 19.5" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $36,000 |
| May 2026 | — | — | $630 |
| May 2026 | — | Original | $420 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $22,800 |
| Jan 2026 | — | Original | $930 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales