Makers / Robert Elliston / Pintail
Robert Elliston Pintail Drake
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 An elegant Illinois River decoy featuring the p of Catherine Elliston's finest paint. An incised "K" rig mark is on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and a tight neck crack. White has successfully been taken down to original.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien, Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 34, similar decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $688 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $5,100 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales