Makers / Robert Elliston / Mallard
Robert Elliston Mallard
Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois
$22,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$25,000
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesMallardSize16.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mallard. Hollow carved deep body style. Comb feather paint detail on white areas. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 16.5” long.
Provenance
Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Mallard to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Dec 2025 | — | Repaint | $870 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $840 |
| May 2025 | — | Repaint | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales