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Robert Elliston Redhead Drake and Bluebill Drake

Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890

Robert Elliston – Redhead Drake and Bluebill Drake – 2020
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesRedheadConfigDrakeSize14"

The catalog record

Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 14 in. long

Both display scratch-feather paint detail. The underside of the redhead bears "THE 'ELLISTON' DECOY" lead weight and an incised "D.W.V." As found.

Provenance: William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Provenance

William J. Butler Jr. Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Redheads to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Apr 2026—Original$24,000
Apr 2025—Original$6,000
Feb 2025—Original$2,040
Jul 2024—Repaint$3,300
Jun 2024—Original$600

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