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Robert Elliston (1847-1925), Bureau, Illinois.

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Robert Elliston (1847-1925), Bureau, Illinois.

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Description

Important and unique oversize black duck, circa 1880's. Hollow carved in preening pose. Thick feather paint detail on back. Metal weight on underside to counter balance the turned head. Measures 17.25" long.

Literature: "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles", by Donna Tonelli, page 146, exact decoy pictured. "Decoys: North America's One Hundred Greatest", by Loy S. Harrell Jr., page 129, exact decoy pictured. "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes", by Donna Tonelli, page 113, exact decoy pictured."Perdew: an Illinois River Tradition", by Ann Tandy Lacy, page 123, exact decoy pictured.

Provenance: Found by an antique collector at a New England flea market in the spring on 1984. Sold in the first ever Julia and Guyette auction that same year. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Condition

Original paint with minor to moderate gunning wear; some flaking on back; hairline crack along the back and tail that runs along the underside as well.

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Robert Elliston (1847-1925), Bureau, Illinois.

Name: Robert Elliston (1847-1925), Bureau, Illinois.
SKU: 174692893
Price: 85000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $80,000 - $120,000

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Starting Price $40,000

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