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Robert Elliston Mallard Drake
Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1890
$1,725
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2008at Copley, July 2008
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 An early Illinois River decoy from the "J.H. Milner rig." Original paint with even craquelure, some darkening from either varnish or linseed oil. Minor spot touch up to neck, some added fill to seam of breast area.
Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forest D. Loomis, Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois, DeKalb, IL, 1969, plate 205, p. 256.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $450 |
| Aug 2026 | — | Repaint | $660 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $60,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales