Makers / Michael Vallero / Mallard
Michael Vallero Mallard Drake
Michael Valero (1906-1992) Spring Valley, IL
$2,875
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Michael Valero (1906-1992) Spring Valley, IL One of the finest Valero decoys to have surfaced, displays Edna Perdew's best combed paint detail. Original paint with minor gunning wear.
Provenance: Dr. E. C. Burhams Collection Betsey Burhams Fowler Collection
Literature: Stephen O'Brien and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 135, decoys with Perdew paint illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. E. C. Burhams Collection Betsey Burhams Fowler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Michael Vallero Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | — | — | $660 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | — | $960 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | — | $900 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | — | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Michael Vallero sales