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Robert Elliston Bluebill
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1900
$3,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,800–$2,400over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesScaup/BluebillSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1900 14 in. long
A classic Illinois river decoy with Catherine Elliston's best paint. The underside has "Carson" and "FSH" brands. Original paint with even gunning wear, restored chip along right edge of bill. Flakes to original fill on right body seam. Minor darkening includes flakes on breast and around reset crack at base of neck.
Provenance: Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Provenance
Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales