Makers / Robert Elliston / Green-winged Teal
Robert Elliston Rare Green-winged Teal Hen
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,500–$8,500
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesGreen-winged TealConfigHenSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 13 in. long
An exceptionally rare carving by Robert Elliston, widely regarded as the father of the Illinois River decoy carving tradition. The underside bears "THE ELLISTON DECOY" lead weight. Original paint with some flaking, mostly along the bottom. Restoration to lower left side of bill.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 29-37, related drake and blue-winged pair illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Robert Elliston Green-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $42,000 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $24,000 |
| Feb 2021 | — | Original | $5,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales