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Stephen Lane Mallard Drake
Stephen Lane (1843-1900) Lacon, IL, c. 1890
$4,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePosePreenerSize15.5"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
Stephen Lane (1843-1900) Lacon, IL, c. 1890 15 1/2 in. long
A rare and early Illinois River decoy with exceptional form. Mix of original and repaint with gunning wear, tight neck crack, and restored tail tip.
Provenance: Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection
Literature: Stephen O'Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 25, related preener illustrated.
Provenance
Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Stephen Lane Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $12,000 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | — | $900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Stephen Lane sales