Makers / Robert Elliston / Preening Mallard Hen
Robert Elliston Preening Mallard Hen
Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois
$17,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $14,000–$18,000
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening Mallard HenConfigHenPosePreenerSize14.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare preening mallard hen. Hollow carved deep body style. Retains the original Elliston lead weight. Measures 14.25" long.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Robert Elliston Preening Mallard Hen to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $96,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $24,000 |
| Mar 2023 | — | Repaint | $3,840 |
| Mar 2023 | — | — | $1,080 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales