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Robert Elliston Mallard Pair
Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1890
$3,738
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
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The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 From the “J.H. Milner rig.” The hen displays beautiful scratch feather paint by Catherine Elliston and has a nice warm patina. The drake has its original Elliston weight. Original paint with minor gunning wear; some scrapes and dings. The drake’s bill has a small shot scar and both have slight seam separations.
Literature: Joe Engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 306.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $450 |
| Aug 2026 | — | Repaint | $660 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $60,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales