Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 From the rig of Charles E. Carsona member of the Senachwine Club, Putnam, Illinois. This decoy was presented to Ellsworth J. Westcott in 1951 upon his election as club president. Mostly original paint, some over-paint was taken down; some paint touch-up to neck where it was reset.
Provenance: By descent in the Westcott family to the current owner
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien, Jr. and Julie Carlson,"Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 41, similar decoy illustrated.
Provenance
By descent in the Westcott family to the current owner
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
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