Michael Vallero Mallard Drake
Michael Valero (1906-1992) Spring Valley, IL, c. 1930
The catalog record
Michael Valero (1906-1992) Spring Valley, IL, c. 1930
A hollow Illinois River decoy with comb-painted wing feather detail by Henry Holmes (1870-1940) of Bureau, Illinois, and a strip weight on the bottom.
Original Henry Holmes paint with gunning wear, a tight neck crack, and a bill chip.
Provenance: Dr. E. C. Burhans Collection Betsey Burhans Fowler Collection
Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," DeKalb, IL, 1969, p. 247.
Provenance
Dr. E. C. Burhans Collection Betsey Burhans Fowler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Michael Vallero Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | — | — | $660 |
| 24 Jul 2016 | — | — | $960 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | — | $900 |
| Jul 2011 | — | Original | $2,875 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Michael Vallero sales