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Elmer Crowell Miniature Wood Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$4,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesWood DuckPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 in. tall
This wood duck with raised wing tips is a superb example by the maker. Displays Crowell's rectangular stamp and inked species designation on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 240, related example illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Wood Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $2,040 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $570,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $51,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | — | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales