$30,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $20,000–$30,000
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardConfigHenPosePreenerSize14.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Outstanding preening mallard hen. Hollow carved with head turned over back. Retains the original Graves weight. Measures 14.5" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Private Southern collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $18,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales