$36,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $25,000–$35,000over estimate
Sold Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBluebillConfigRigSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
From the same pattern as those from the Dupee rig, which features a deeper and wider body style than typical Elliston decoys. With fine comb feather paint. detail and feather blending at wingtips. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 13” long.
Provenance
Russ and Karen Goldberger collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| Oct 2024 | — | Original | $990 |
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $15,000 |
| May 2023 | — | Original | $450 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales