Makers / Elmer Crowell / Green-winged Teal Drake
Elmer Crowell Green-winged Teal Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$168,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $125,000–$175,000
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesGreen-winged Teal DrakeConfigDrakePoseTurned headSize11.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Very rare and outstanding green wing teal drake, circa 1915. Slightly turned head and relief carved, crossed wing tips and tail feathers. Maker's oval brand on the underside. Made for the rig of Dr. John C. Phillips with the maker's finest feather paint detail. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 11.5" long.
Provenance
Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Elmer Crowell Green-winged Teal Drake to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $11,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales