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Bert Graves Mallard

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

Bert Graves – Mallard – 2024
$10,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000under estimate
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize17"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes

The catalog record

Pair of mallards from the Caswell rig. Hollow carved with 'CJC' branded twice on the underside. Both retain their original Graves weight. Measure 17" long.

Provenance

Provenance: Private Southern 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