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Elmer Crowell Bluebill Pair

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 and c. 1930

Elmer Crowell – Bluebill Pair – 2013
$2,875
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013

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SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairPoseTurned headPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 and c. 1930 A pair of early, tucked-head, Cape Cod decoys. The hen has carved tail feather detail and bears a "JCN" rig brand. The drake has a slightly turned head, carved bill detail, and a partial maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Both are in original paint with gunning wear. The hen has some flaking, the drake has a one-inch-wide section of heartwood missing along the bottom.

Provenance: Mark R. Mahoney Collection

Provenance

Mark R. Mahoney Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$21,600
Jul 2026—Original$8,400
Jul 2026—Original$1,080
Jul 2026—Original$1,020
Jun 2026ExcellentOriginal$2,280

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales