Makers / Robert Elliston / Pintail
Robert Elliston Pintail
Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPintailSize17.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Pintail. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail. Branded "H.C. Gardner". Retains the original Ellsiton weight. Measures 17.5" long.
Provenance
John Decesare collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Pintail to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $2,280 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| Jun 2023 | — | Original | $870 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales