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Louis Rathmell Mallard

Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974), Danbury, Connecticut.

Louis Rathmell – Mallard – 2026
$39,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $20,000–$30,000over estimate
Sold 23 Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesMallardConfigHenPoseTurned headSize17.5"ConditionMintCarved1943Signedyes

The catalog record

Very rare and outstanding mallard hen. Hollow carved with slightly turned head. Outstanding paint detail with scratch feathering on head. Stamped “1943” on underside. Measures 17.5” long.

Provenance

Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Louis Rathmell Mallard to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Nov 2025ExcellentOriginal$9,000

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