Makers / Robert Elliston / Bluebill
Robert Elliston Bluebill
Robert Elliston (1847-1925), Bureau, Illinois
$15,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBluebillSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved bluebill with comb feather paint detail and retaining the original Elliston weight. "Carson" branded twice on the underside. Also branded "FSH". Measures 14" long.
Provenance
Jim and Patti Aikin collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| Oct 2024 | — | Original | $990 |
| Aug 2023 | — | Original | $36,000 |
| May 2023 | — | Original | $450 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales