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Charles Walker Mallard Pair
Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1945
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize17.25"Quantity2
The catalog record
Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1945 17 1/4 in. long
This round-bottom pair includes a smooth-bodied hen and a drake with raised wings and a painted "25" rig marking for Princeton Club member Joseph Zearing. Mostly original paint with even gunning wear. Flake and rough spot on back of hen's head. Drake has a partial neck crack and overpaint on head, top of breast, speculum, and around tail.
Provenance: Robert Metcalf Collection
Provenance
Robert Metcalf Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Walker Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $13,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Walker sales