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Bert Graves Mallard

Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Bert Graves – Mallard – 2026
$24,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $20,000–$30,000
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesMallardSize23"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Excellent oversized mallard. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail. Retains the original Graves weight. “F.A.H.” painted on underside. Measures 23” long.

Provenance

Provenance: Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Bert Graves Mallard to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Sep 2026—Original$2,160
23 Jul 2026—Original$900
Jul 2026MintOriginal$24,000
Jul 2026Mint—$18,000
Jul 2026—Original$5,700

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bert Graves sales