Makers / Hiram Hy Hotze / Mallard
Hiram Hy Hotze Mallard Drake
Hiram "Hy" Hotze (1886-1977) Peoria, IL, c. 1930
$1,150
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigDrake
The catalog record
Hiram "Hy" Hotze (1886-1977) Peoria, IL, c. 1930 A hollow Illinois River decoy displaying glass eyes, carved bill detail, warm patina, and a "L.J.R." rig brand on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear and some working overpaint on each side. Rigging removed.
Literature: Stephen O'Brien, Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 115, similar decoys illustrated. Alan Haid, "Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway," Exton, PA, 1981, p. 172. similar bird illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Hiram Hy Hotze Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $2,520 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| 25 Jul 2019 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | — | — | $4,800 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Hiram Hy Hotze sales