Makers / Billy Ellis / Mallard
Billy Ellis Hollow Mallard Hen
William "Billy" Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200under estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesMallardConfigHenSize17.5"
The catalog record
William "Billy" Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930 17 1/2 in. long
A rare hollow decoy by the maker with an inlaid bottom board. Old gunning paint with even gunning wear and a loose neck seam.
Provenance: Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Provenance
Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Billy Ellis Mallards to cross the block.
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Billy Ellis sales