Joseph Lincoln Black Duck

Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1915 18 1/2 in. long

This grand Lincoln black duck displays an S-shaped carved head and breast that flows into delineated shoulder carving towards its perfectly rounded tail. The paint is notable for its tight stippling on the head and feathering on the back. Original paint with gunning wear, mostly to the lower portion of the bird. Typical Lincoln crack to heartwood along the underside.

Provenance: Dale W. Farrell Collection

Literature: Zac Zetterberg, ed., “American Decoy: The Invention,” Peoria, IL, 2020, p. 93, closely related example illustrated. John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1981, p. 133, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Dale W. Farrell Collection