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Elmer Crowell Crowell-mayo Swimming Merganser
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesMerganserConfigRigPoseSwimmingSize18.5"
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 18 1/2 in. long
A. Elmer Crowell refurbished a Mayo family decoy body with a new head and paint job. Members of the Mayo family were notable Crowell patrons, with some of Elmer's finest scoter and earliest elaborate black ducks emanating from the Mayos. Crowell paint with gunning wear and tight cracks around nails at base of neck. Knot in cheek.
Provenance: Mayo Rig Private Collection, Cape Cod
Provenance
Mayo Rig Private Collection, Cape Cod
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $3,875 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,840 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,920 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $102,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $72,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales