Makers / Robert Elliston / Bluebill
Robert Elliston Bluebill
Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois
$1,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBluebillSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Hollow carved bluebill with comb feather paint detail. Measures 14" long.
Provenance
Consigned for conservation to support Ducks Unlimited.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Oct 2024 | — | Original | $990 |
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $15,000 |
| Aug 2023 | — | Original | $36,000 |
| May 2023 | — | Original | $450 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales