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Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1880
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrakeSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1880 13 in. long
This hollow decoy displays a paddle tail, scratch comb paint detail, a gracefully arching neck, and full cheeks. The underside bears a weight stamped "The Elliston Decoy." Original paint with gunning wear, some old white around top of bill, black has a thin wash, and old fill to a few shot scars.
Provenance: Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Provenance
Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,500 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales