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Elmer Crowell Preening Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1900
$10,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesBlack DuckPosePreenerSize15.5"
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long
An early pre-brand decoy in a classic preening pose with carved raised wing tips and incised tail feathers. Restored by Steve Weaver.
Provenance: Dr. George Ross Starr Jr. Collection Gifted to a Private Collection in Duxbury, MA Mike Caton Collection, by descent in the family
Provenance
Dr. George Ross Starr Jr. Collection Gifted to a Private Collection in Duxbury, MA Mike Caton Collection, by descent in the family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $42,000 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,960 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $36,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales