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Elmer Crowell Tucked-head Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesBlack DuckSize16"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 16 in. long
A rare Crowell tucked-head decoy with the maker's rectangular stamp on the underside. Showing Crowell's wet-on-wet feather paint, this resting gunning decoy is a departure from the carver's standard upright straight-head pattern. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Donald M. Greenwood Collection
Literature: John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 143, similar decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Donald M. Greenwood Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $42,000 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,960 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $36,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales