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Elmer Crowell Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts

$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckConfigRigPoseTurned headSize16.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Black duck with slightly turned head. Maker's oval brand on the underside. Also branded 'JHD' for the collection of John Dunham. 'Hoover' painted on the underside for the Hoover rig. Measures 16.5" long.
Provenance
Hunting rig of William H. Hoover, a member at the Toussiant Shooting Club, Port Clinton, Ohio, and founder of The Hoover Company. John Dunham collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $19,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $8,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales