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Bert Graves Mallard

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

Bert Graves – Mallard – 2026
$69,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairPosePreenerSize17"ConditionMintQuantity2

The catalog record

Near mint pair of mallards. Hollow carved with excellent paint by Catherine Elliston. Hen in preening pose. Measure 14.5” and 17” long.

Provenance

Provenance: Finch brothers, owners of the Rice Pond Preserve Duck Club near Chillicothe, Illinois. The decoys were displayed on the clubhouse mantel. Joe and Donna Tonelli collection. 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 2026ExcellentOriginal$24,000
Jul 2026MintOriginal$24,000
Jul 2026Mint—$18,000

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