Elmer Crowell Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 In original paint, area of roughness around tail shows some working touch-up, lightly hit by shot, slight seam separation where the head and body meet, minor checks to the bill, tight age crack along the underside regularly seen on Crowell's larger decoys, small check towards the back of the bottom, retains Crowell's oval brand.
Provenance: Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry Collection
Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., July 1979, lot 147, exact bird.
Provenance
Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry 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