Makers / Robert Elliston / Pintail
Robert Elliston Haertel Elliston Pintail Drake
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1880
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakeSize17.5"
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1880 17 1/2 in. long
Catherine Elliston's painted plumage is exceptional. The underside has the Haertel Collection ink stamp. Original feathering on back with old working paint elsewhere, touchup to chip in right side of neck.
Provenance: Harold Haertel Collection Robert Metcalf Collection
Provenance
Harold Haertel Collection Robert Metcalf Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $688 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $5,100 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $2,280 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales