Elmer Crowell Outstanding Two-third-size Mallard Pair

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 12 1/2 in. long

This pair was made together and has been consigned by the family who acquired them from Crowell. As a keeper of live decoys and call ducks, these carvings are approximately the size of the mallards Crowell would have been most accustomed to handling. The hen is signed with the rectangular stamp. Original paint with light wear including minor putty flake to hen's neck.

Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from the maker Private Collection, by descent from the above

Provenance

Private Collection, acquired from the maker Private Collection, by descent from the above