Makers / Elmer Crowell / Bluebill
Elmer Crowell Bluebill
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$11,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBluebillPoseTurned headSize14"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Excellent early bluebill with tucked and slightly turned head and relief tail feather carving. Unbranded underside with remnants of early newspaper. "Q" branded on the underside for the Quandy collection. Measures 14" long.
Provenance
Quandy collection. Private Cape Cod collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Elmer Crowell Bluebill to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $10,800 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $19,200 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales