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Elmer Crowell Bluebill Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrakeSize14"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 14 in. long
An early pre-brand tucked-head carving with bright paint and carved tail detail. While made as a decoy, it was never rigged for hunting and remains in very good condition. Original paint with light wear, original hairline along top left.
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., "American Decoys and Bird Carvings," December 1985, cover and lot 442, exact decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $21,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,280 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales