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Charles Walker The Masterworks Mallard Silhouette
Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1930
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesMallardSize17.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles Walker (1873-1954) Princeton, IL, c. 1930 17 1/2 in. long
A folding hinged decoy that can be tightly packed with its bottom board for easy transport and storage. Original paint with even gunning wear and minor touch-up at neck seam.
Provenance: Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 58, exact carving illustrated.
Provenance
Masterworks of the Illinois River Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Charles Walker Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $5,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $13,200 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $4,500 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Charles Walker sales