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    • Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nicely restored paint, a few minor paint flakes, in good condition, early example, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice restoration, comb painting, minor wear, 17"L, est. 300 - 600

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, neck & age cracks, heavy gunning wear, original Elliston lead weight, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, shot marks, neck cracks, gunning wear, "S" brands on bottom, Chicago lead weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Mallard Hen Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint by Mike Lashbrook, in very good condition with little wear, original Elliston weight, 17"L, est. 300 - 600

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Redhead Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, repaired neck crack, heavy gunning wear, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, cracked glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, age cracks, repaired neck crack, heavy gunning wear, branded, original Elliston weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
      Dec. 29, 2024

      Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, restoration by Donna Tonelli, gunning wear, bill slightly shortened, original Elliston weight, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.
      Nov. 10, 2024

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Hollow carved mallard with deep body style and comb feather paint detail. Weight was removed at some point. Measures 16.75" long.

      Guyette & Deeter
    • Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.
      Nov. 10, 2024

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.

      Est: $25,000 - $35,000

      Preening mallard hen. Hollow carved with head turned over back. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 14.75" long.

      Guyette & Deeter
    • LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE VASE
      Sep. 22, 2024

      LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE VASE

      Est: $300 - $500

      Large antique Chinese famille rose porcelain handled vase with 4 women and several children in an interior, back has many painted Asian characters. Very good condition with no chips or cracks or repairs. 23 in tall. Unsigned circa mid/late 19th century.

      Americana Auctions
    • Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.
      Jul. 27, 2024

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Hollow carved mallard from the Dupee rig. Deep body style with comb feather paint detail and "W.H. Dupee" branded on the underside. Retains the Elliston weight. Measures 16.5" long.

      Guyette & Deeter
    • Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.
      Jul. 27, 2024

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Hollow carved redhead with fine comb feather paint detail. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 14.5" long.

      Guyette & Deeter
    • ROBERT ELLISTON OF IL DECOY
      Jun. 30, 2024

      ROBERT ELLISTON OF IL DECOY

      Est: $1,200 - $1,800

      Robert Elliston of Illinois carved wood, hollow-body canvasback duck decoy with wavy comb original paint. Some paint loss and touch-up. Size: 16 in long and 6 in high.

      Americana Auctions
    • Robert Elliston Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
      Apr. 13, 2024

      Robert Elliston Mallard Hen Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, 2nd coat of paint by Charles Althoff, some flaking & gunning wear, tight age crack through neck, great working example, features member share number on bottom, likely from the Princeton Gun Club, 15.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
      Apr. 13, 2024

      Robert Elliston Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, this pr originally began their life as bluebills & were brought back to have Catherine Elliston repaint them as mallards after the spring hunt, excellent condition with great detail by Catherine, a few very minor rubs & small imperfections, hen has hairline crack in bill, overall a very desirable pr of decoys & hard to find, 14"L, est. 3,000 - 5,000

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
      Jun. 17, 2023

      Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint with nice combing detail, a few shot marks & small chip on left edge of tail, bill repair, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
      Apr. 15, 2023

      Robert Elliston Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys

      Est: $500 - $800

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, drake has been repainted by Helen Hageman with very nice detail & patina, hen has been repainted, Steve Weller Collection, 17" L,

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
      Apr. 15, 2023

      Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: $400 - $600

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, from the Vorhees rig, branded DWV on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16" L,

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
      Apr. 15, 2023

      Robert Elliston Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: $400 - $700

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of some original and old working painepaint, gunning wear throughout, damage to edge of tail, hard to find, Steve Weller Collection, 15" L,

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
      Apr. 15, 2023

      Robert Elliston Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: $400 - $700

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, bill repair, Steve Weller Collection, 13.5" L,

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
      Apr. 15, 2023

      Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: $700 - $1,000

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, a few age cracks in neck with touchup, some gunning wear, branded G.J.C. on bottom " Judge Glen Cameron Rig" , 17" L,

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Blue-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
      Apr. 15, 2023

      Robert Elliston Blue-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy

      Est: $1,200 - $1,800

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint on body with some flaking & gunning wear, bill repair with some touchup, hard to find in any condition, Jim Urice Collection, 12.5" L,

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • ROBERT ELLISTON OF IL. BLUE BILL DECOY
      Mar. 26, 2023

      ROBERT ELLISTON OF IL. BLUE BILL DECOY

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Antique carved and painted hollow wood decoy of a Blue Bill with original feathery combed paint and glass eyes. Signed on lead weight ELLISTON. Also has carved owner name JPK Schmitt. 13.5 x 6 in high. Some wear/paint chips. (Robert A. Elliston, Illinois carver, 1849-1915)

      Americana Auctions
    • Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
      Oct. 17, 2021

      Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, worn original paint with some shot marks, age cracks in neck & gunning wear, damage to tail, branded D.P.W. on bottom, overall good example of a working decoy with substantial experience, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
      Oct. 17, 2021

      Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, Wisconsin style round body, original paint with gunning wear & flaking, original weight, 16"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Blue-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
      Oct. 17, 2021

      Robert Elliston Blue-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, worn original paint with some shot marks & gunning wear, original weight, former brand has been removed, very hard to find in any condition, 12.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
      Oct. 17, 2021

      Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

      Est: -

      Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, a few shot marks & hunter touchup to bill, branded CARSON on bottom who was a member at Hennepin Shooting Club & Lake Senachwine Shooting Club, oirginal weight, 13.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Robert Elliston Pair of Mallard Duck Decoys, Bureau, IL,
      Oct. 24, 2020

      Robert Elliston Pair of Mallard Duck Decoys, Bureau, IL,

      Est: -

      Robert Elliston Pair of Mallard Duck Decoys, Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint by Catherine Ellistion w/small enhancement to wing patch & tail feathers on drake, very light wear & a few shot marks, Overall Very Good Examples, 17"L, Est. 6,500 - 7,500

      Auctioneers, Inc.
    • Mallard Duck Decoy by Robert Elliston (1814-1915)
      Jan. 24, 2020

      Mallard Duck Decoy by Robert Elliston (1814-1915)

      Est: $300 - $500

      Wood with glass eyes.Length: 4 1/2 in.

      STAIR
    • Robert Elliston Duck Decoy
      Jan. 27, 2018

      Robert Elliston Duck Decoy

      Est: $25 - $500

      May have been touched up 14 3/4"L

      Martin Auction Company
    • ROBERT A. ELLISTON MALLARD DRAKE DECOY Glass eyes. Original strip weight. Some restoration to neck area. In-use paint loss. Overall...
      Aug. 02, 2017

      ROBERT A. ELLISTON MALLARD DRAKE DECOY Glass eyes. Original strip weight. Some restoration to neck area. In-use paint loss. Overall...

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      ROBERT A. ELLISTON MALLARD DRAKE DECOY Bureau, Illinois, Circa 1890 Glass eyes. Original strip weight. Some restoration to neck area. In-use paint loss. Overall wear. Length 17.25".

      Eldred's
    • Mallard Drake by Elliston
      Jul. 27, 2014

      Mallard Drake by Elliston

      Est: $3,000 - $4,500

      371. Mallard drake by Robert Elliston (1849-1915) of Bureau, IL. Lightly crazed original paint shows overall light gunning wear for a bird of this age. Surface has nicely mellowed patina. Slight paint loss at left neck seam and lightly hit by shot on left rear side. Retains original Elliston strip weight. 3000-4500

      Decoys Unlimited, Inc
    • Mallard Hen by Elliston
      Jul. 27, 2014

      Mallard Hen by Elliston

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      370. Mallard hen by Robert Elliston (1849-1915) of Bureau, IL. Strong, dry, original paint shows overall light wear on upper half and moderate wear on lower half with areas worn to wood. Minor repair to small area on edge of bill. Some repair or in painting to two small area on back near wingtips. Minor roughage to right edge of bill. Retains original Elliston strip weight. 2500-3500

      Decoys Unlimited, Inc
    • Mallard Hen by Robert Elliston
      Jul. 28, 2013

      Mallard Hen by Robert Elliston

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      Hollow mallard hen by Robert Elliston (1949 - 1915) of Bureau, IL. Dry original paint with overall light wear on the upper portion of the decoy and heavier wear with large rubs to age darkened wood on lower half. One small area of professional inpainting near left rear wing area and some very small areas with similar treatment on rear of head. Nice smoky patina.

      Decoys Unlimited, Inc
    • Mallard by Robert Elliston
      Jul. 28, 2013

      Mallard by Robert Elliston

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Hollow mallard drake by Robert A. Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois. Retains strip weight with "the Elliston Decoy" embossed upon it. Original paint with moderate to heavy wear. Some flaking to wood on sides and on head. Small dent in top of bill. Repair to crack in neck with some restored paint in that area. 800-1200 Provenance: Cole collection

      Decoys Unlimited, Inc
    • Mallard by Robert Elliston
      Jul. 15, 2012

      Mallard by Robert Elliston

      Est: $600 - $900

      283. Hollow mallard drake by Robert A. Elliston (1849- 1915), Bureau, Illinois. Retains strip weight with "the Elliston Decoy" embossed upon it. Original paint withmoderate to heavy wear. Some flaking to wood on sides and on head. Small dent in top of bill. Repair to crack in neck with some restored paint in thatarea. Provenance: Cole collection

      Decoys Unlimited, Inc
    • Pair of Elliston Mallards
      Jul. 15, 2012

      Pair of Elliston Mallards

      Est: $1,200 - $1,800

      282. Rigmate pair of hollow mallards by Robert A. Elliston (1849-1915) of Bureau, Illinois. As noted in Parmalee and Loomis, Elliston is regarded as the first commercialcarver in the State and is considered one of the top ranking decoy makers of Illinois. Old gunning repaint with possibly some original, especially on the hen. Surface has anold coat of sealer. Small chip and slight separation along body seam on left side of hen as well as a small tail chip. Drake is in very good structuralcondition except for an old chip on the underside of the bill. Drake has the painted "EK" rig mark on bottom.

      Decoys Unlimited, Inc
    • Bluebill Drake
      Jan. 17, 2011

      Bluebill Drake

      Est: $9,000 - $12,000

      A superbly carved, hollow, Illinois River decoy, with the finest combed and exquisitely swirled paint applied by Robert Elliston's wife Catherine.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • Mallard Drake
      Jul. 23, 2010

      Mallard Drake

      Est: $400 - $800

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915)-An Illinois River veteran decoy, carved by Elliston and repainted by Charles Walker.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • Redhead Drake
      Jul. 15, 2009

      Redhead Drake

      Est: $400 - $600

      From the rig of Fred Dering, from Milwaukee, WI, with his brand and Bob Tully's. Both were members of the Neepeenok Club. Comb Painted by Catherine Elliston; retains original Elliston weight.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • Pintail
      Jul. 15, 2009

      Pintail

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      A hollow decoy with the classic "V" notched bill and scratch feather paint by Catherine Elliston. Retains original Elliston weight.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • Mallard Drake Decoy
      Jul. 24, 2008

      Mallard Drake Decoy

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Mallard Drake An early Illinois River decoy from the "J.H. Milner rig." Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL c. 1890 Original paint with even craquelure, some darkening from either varnish or linseed oil. Minor spot touch up to neck, some added fill to seam of breast area.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • Bluebill Drake Decoy
      Jul. 24, 2008

      Bluebill Drake Decoy

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      Bluebill Drake This decoy is from the rig of Charles Carson, past president of the Senachwine Club in Putnam, Illinois. The rig was passed on to fellow member Ellsworth Westcott. Original scratch-comb paint by Catherine Elliston. This decoy is a rig mate to Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1900 The decoy has strong original paint with professional restoration to the neck filler and a few shot scars. Some over paint to the sides has been successfully removed by Paul Fortin. Rig of Charles E. Carson Collection of Ellsworth J. Westcott Private Collection, by descent in the Westcott family

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • Mallard Pair Decoy
      Jul. 24, 2008

      Mallard Pair Decoy

      Est: $6,000 - $8,000

      Mallard Pair From the "J.H. Milner rig." The hen displays beautiful scratch feather paint by Catherine Elliston and has a nice warm patina. The drake has its original Elliston weight. Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 Original paint with minor gunning wear; some scrapes and dings. The drake's bill has a small shot scar and both have slight seam separations.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • R. Elliston Canvasback Drake Decoy
      Jul. 26, 2007

      R. Elliston Canvasback Drake Decoy

      Est: $400 - $600

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1895. In original paint with possible light coat of white wash that may have been part of the bird's original paint pattern. Even gunning wear with flaking down to bare wood across the head, breast and body. Half of the bill is missing.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • R. Elliston Bluebill Drake Decoy
      Jul. 26, 2007

      R. Elliston Bluebill Drake Decoy

      Est: $6,000 - $9,000

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1900. This decoy is from the rig of Charles E. Carson, member of the Senachwine Club in Putnam, Illinois, from 1910 to 1951. Carson was acting as Club President in 1937 the year Ellsworth J. Westcott became a member. When Carson died in 1951, Westcott became Club President and was presented with this decoy. This decoy displays superb scratch-comb paint by Catherine Elliston. Excellent original paint with professional touch-up to a few minute areas on top of the bill, head, and body. Provenance: Rig of Charles E. Carson, Rig of Ellsworth J. Westcott, Private Collection, by descent through the Westcott family. Literature: R. Shaw, Call to the Sky, Houston, TX, 1992, p. 104.

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
    • R. Elliston Mallard Decoy Pair
      Jul. 26, 2007

      R. Elliston Mallard Decoy Pair

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      Robert Elliston (1849-1915) Bureau, IL, c. 1895. Drake retains original keel marked with "The Elliston Decoy." Both birds in original paint, drake has hairline crack in bill and some flaking to bare wood along one side, with overall good structure. Hen with a few stabilizing nails added to the neck while the bird was hunted. Provenance Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection

      Copley Fine Art Auctions
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