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Elmer Crowell Wood Duck

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts

Elmer Crowell – Wood Duck – 2024
$33,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$40,000
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesWood DuckPoseTurned headSize12.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Very rare full-size standing wood duck with extended crest and slightly turned head. Relief wingtip and tail feather carving. Maker's oval brand on the underside. Measures 12.5" long, stands 8" tall.

Provenance

James and Lyda Madden collection.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Elmer Crowell Wood Duck to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$570,000
Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$51,000
Nov 2025—Original$78,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales