Makers / Bert Graves / Mallard
Bert Graves Mallard
Excellent preening mallard hen, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century.
$48,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $25,000–$35,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2023at Guyette & Deeter Spring 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardConfigHenPosePreenerSize14.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
Hollow carved and in rare preening pose. Retains the original Graves weight. "CJC" branded twice in the underside for the rig of Charles J Caswell. Measures 14.25" long.
Provenance
Provenance: George and Miriam Van Walleghem collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $18,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales