Makers / Robert Elliston / Blue-winged Teal
Robert Elliston Haertel-elliston Blue-winged Teal
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesBlue-winged TealSize12.25"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 12 1/4 in. long
An elegant little decoy with bright blue wing patches and strong swirl paint. This decoy hails from the Harold Haertel Collection, and his ink stamp is on the underside adjacent to "The Elliston Decoy" weight. Original paint with gunning wear, including to edges of bill and rear base of neck seam.
Provenance: Harold Haertel Collection Robert Metcalf Collection
Provenance
Harold Haertel Collection Robert Metcalf Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Blue-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $32,400 |
| Apr 2023 | — | Original | $54,000 |
| Mar 2023 | — | Repaint | $540 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales