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Bert Graves Excellent Mallard Pair

G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) and Catherine Elliston (1849-1953) Peoria, IL, c. 1920

Bert Graves – Excellent Mallard Pair – 2022
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize17"PaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

G. Bert Graves (1880-1956) and Catherine Elliston (1849-1953) Peoria, IL, c. 1920 17 in. long A refined pair of Graves carvings showcasing the incomparable original paint of Catherine Elliston (1849-1953). Each retains its original Graves weight along the underside. Original paint with light gunning wear, hairline crack in drake's neck, hen has some dings and rubs along sides and bill.

Provenance: Private Collection, Nevada

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, p. 100, related pair illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Nevada

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
26 Sep 2026——$2,760
24 Sep 2026—Original$2,160
23 Jul 2026—Original$900
Jul 2026MintOriginal$24,000
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$24,000

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