Makers / Horace Crandall / Mallard
Horace Crandall Mallard
Horace "Hi" Crandall (1892-1969), Westwood, California.
$27,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $22,500Estimate $15,000–$25,000over estimate
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardConfigHenPoseCallingSize13.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Exceedingly rare calling mallard hen. Deep relief wing carving and slightly turned head that is reared back with open bill. Measures 13.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Horace Crandall Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Excellent | Original | $180 |
| 10 Nov 2024 | — | Original | $15,600 |
| 10 Nov 2024 | Excellent | Original | $1,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Horace Crandall sales