Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake
Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1900
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1900 This decoy is from the rig of Charles Carson, past president of the Senachwine Club in Putnam, Illinois. The rig was passed on to fellow member Ellsworth Westcott. Original scratch-comb paint by Catherine Elliston. This decoy is a rig mate to lot 45 in Copley’s 2007 Sporting Sale. The decoy has strong original paint with professional restoration to the neck filler and a few shot scars. Some over paint to the sides has been successfully removed by Paul Fortin.
Provenance: Rig of Charles E. Carson Collection of Ellsworth J. Westcott Private Collection, by descent in the Westcott family
Provenance
Rig of Charles E. Carson Collection of Ellsworth J. Westcott Private Collection, by descent in the Westcott family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales