$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$4,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesPintailConfigPairSize18"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Bert Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1930 18 in. long
The drake has a "CJC" brand for the rig of Chester J. Cashwell. The hen has a "JP" brand. Both have Graves embossed weights. Drake is in original paint with moderate gunning wear and one-and-one-quarter-inch tail chip restoration. Hen is in original paint with reset tail chip, tight neck crack, and some paint strengthening mostly to feathering and bill.
Provenance: Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Provenance
Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $8,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales