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Charles Walker Folding Mallard Flattie
Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1930
$1,725
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesMallardPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1930 Few silhouette decoys rival the work of Walker with their superb design, craftsmanship, and paint. Features include a carved bill, glass eyes, cabinet hinges, a hook and eye latch, and a chamfered bottom board notched at the ends for anchor line winding. Original paint with light gunning wear. A couple of sap bleeds on one side.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien, Jr. and Julie Carlson,"Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 58, similar decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Walker Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $13,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $4,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Walker sales