Makers / Stephen Lane / Mallard
Stephen Lane Mallard Drake
Stephen Lane (1843-1900) Lacon, IL, c. 1880
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,000under estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigDrake
The catalog record
Stephen Lane (1843-1900) Lacon, IL, c. 1880 Great old working paint surface, with nice even craquelure, possibly a second coat of paint. Lightly hit by shot, bill appears to be original. Tail has been professionally restored, original strip lead weight has been removed.
Literature: S. O'Brien & J. Carlson, Masterworks of the Illinois River, Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 24-27.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Stephen Lane Mallards to cross the block.
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