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Robert Elliston Mallard Pair
Elliston, Robert (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1895
$3,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Elliston, Robert (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1895 Drake retains original keel marked with "The Elliston Decoy."
Both birds in original paint, drake has hairline crack in bill and some flaking to bare wood along one side, with overall good structure. Hen with a few stabilizing nails added to the neck while the bird was hunted.
Provenance: Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Provenance
Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $450 |
| Aug 2026 | — | Repaint | $660 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $60,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales