Makers / Robert Elliston / Mallard Hen
Robert Elliston Mallard Hen
Robert Elliston (1847-1925), Bureau, Illinois
$90,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $60,000–$90,000
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallard HenConfigHenPoseTurned headSize14.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Rare turned head mallard hen. Hollow carved with the original Elliston weight having been adjusted with an additional weight added to offset the turned head. “K” scratched in to the underside. Measures 14.75” long.
Provenance
Joe French collection. Adele Earnest collection. Thomas Winstel collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Robert Elliston Mallard Hen to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,600 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Dec 2023 | — | Repaint | $1,440 |
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $540 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales