$3,450
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000under estimate
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigPairQuantity2
The catalog record
Bert Graves (1887-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1925 A superb pair of hollow-bodied Illinois River decoys made of white pine. Graves' birds are distinguished by their detailed carved bills, large glass eyes, and their fine paint patterns. The drake and hen retain their original "G B Graves Decoy Co. Peoria, ILL" strip lead weight along the bottom. Where as most Graves feature a sharp cut to a flat tail, these birds have the added feature of an elegant sweep to the upturned tails. Original condition with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Torrey Reily Collection
Provenance
Torrey Reily Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $2,760 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales