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Bert Graves Mallard

Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Bert Graves – Mallard – 2025
$2,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesMallardSize17"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Hollow carved mallard with upswept tail and scratch feather paint detail. Retains the original Graves weight. "GFS" painted on underside. Measures 17" long.

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Sep 2026—Original$2,160
23 Jul 2026—Original$900
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$24,000
Jul 2026MintOriginal$24,000
Jul 2026Mint—$18,000

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