Makers / Robert Elliston / Mallard
Robert Elliston Mallard
Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois
$9,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mallard. Hollow carved comb feather paint detail. "W.H. Dupee" branded in underside. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
John Decesare collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $22,800 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Dec 2025 | — | Repaint | $870 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $840 |
| May 2025 | — | Repaint | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales