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Bert Graves Mallard Pair
G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1930
$720
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$800
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize17.25"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1930 17 1/4 in. long
A hollow gunning pair with both birds retaining their original "G.B. Graves Decoy Co. Peoria, ILL" weights on the bottoms. In mostly original paint with gunning wear. Drake has a crack in neck.
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