Makers / Robert Elliston / Preening Mallard Hen
Robert Elliston Preening Mallard Hen
Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois
$24,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $25,000–$35,000under estimate
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening Mallard HenConfigHenPosePreenerSize14.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Preening mallard hen. Hollow carved with head turned over back. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 14.75" long.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Robert Elliston Preening Mallard Hen to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $96,000 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $17,400 |
| Mar 2023 | — | Repaint | $3,840 |
| Mar 2023 | — | — | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales