Makers / Bert Graves / Mallard
Bert Graves Mallard
Very rare pair of half size mallards, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 1st quarter 20th century.
$16,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardConfigPairPoseTurned headSize9"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Drake has slightly turned head. Both have glass eyes. Measures 9" long.
Provenance
Provenance: Ex Russ Goldberger collection. George Quay collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bert Graves Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $18,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales