Robert Elliston The French Elliston Sleeping Mallard Hen

Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 14 1/2 in. long

A classic early Illinois River form by one of the region's premier makers. The long hollow body has one of Elliston's finest preening heads. The bird was finished with Catherine Elliston’s (1849-1953) exceptional paint. Original paint with gunning wear, working overpaint which was taken down, touch-up to speculums.

Provenance: Joe French Collection Private Collection, acquired from the above 1977

Literature: Stephen O'Brien and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 28-32, Figge Collection preening hens illustrated.

Provenance

Joe French Collection Private Collection, acquired from the above 1977