Makers / George A. Kessler / Mallard
George A. Kessler Mallard Drake
George A. Kessler (1868-1955) Pekin, IL, 1944
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2014at Copley, July 2014
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakeSize1944"PaintOriginalCarved1944
The catalog record
George A. Kessler (1868-1955) Pekin, IL, 1944 A hollow Illinois River decoy with painted tack eyes, the maker's signature rocked-back head, and gently feathered paint. The decoy is stamped "1944" on the bottom. One of the finest Kessler mallards to ever come to auction. Original paint with patina and gunning wear. The original weight has replaced screws.
Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," DeKalb, IL, 1969, p. 356, plate 309, similar decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent George A. Kessler Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 16 Jan 2012 | — | Original | $403 |
| Jul 2008 | Good | Original | $633 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All George A. Kessler sales