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Joseph Lincoln Rare Dropped-thigh Black-bellied Plover
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1910
$2,040
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesPloverSize11"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1910 11 in. long
A rare form with dropped thighs and a sharp chine on the wing tips. Original paint with even gunning wear and possible touch-up to bill.
Provenance: Cap Vinal Collection Private Collection
Literature: William J. Mackey Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 87, related yellowlegs illustrated.
Provenance
Cap Vinal Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Joseph Lincoln Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $9,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Joseph Lincoln sales