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Mike Valley Mallard Drake

Mike Valley (b. 1961) Prairie du Chien, WI, 2003

Mike Valley – Mallard Drake – 2018
$780
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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SpeciesMallardConfigDrakeSize18"PaintOriginalCarved2003Signedyes

The catalog record

Mike Valley (b. 1961) Prairie du Chien, WI, 2003 18 in. long

One of the maker's best carvings, this decoy is signed and designated as being from his personal gunning rig. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Mike Valley Rig Private Collection

Provenance

Mike Valley Rig Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Mike Valley Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
10 Oct 2026MintOriginal$192
Jul 2008GoodOriginal$345
26 Jul 2007——$400

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mike Valley sales