Makers / Bert Graves / Mallard
Bert Graves Mallard Head Pair
George "Bert" Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1920
$1,265
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesMallardConfigPairPoseSwimmingPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
George "Bert" Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1920 A rare pair of life-size, swimming, mallard heads mounted on seven-inch-high, shield-shaped plaques. They exhibit glass eyes and Graves' classic V-carved bills. Original paint with light wear and minimal flaking.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $2,760 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales