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Bert Graves Mallard Pair

G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1930

Bert Graves – Mallard Pair – 2020
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize17"PaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) Peoria, IL, c. 1930 17 in. long

A fine pair of hollow mallards, both birds retain the original "G.B. Graves Decoy Co. Peoria, ILL" weight and an incised "CJC" on the bottom. Original paint with gunning wear; the hen has a reset tail chip.

Provenance: William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Provenance

William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Bert Graves Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Sep 2026——$2,760
24 Sep 2026—Original$2,160
23 Jul 2026—Original$900
Jul 2026MintOriginal$24,000
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$24,000

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