Makers / Elmer Crowell / Mallard
Elmer Crowell Half-size Mallard
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePoseTurned headSize10"PaintOriginalFormHalf-size
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 10 in. long
A ten-inch-long mallard drake with a drawn-back and slightly turned head and the maker's rectangular stamp on the underside. Original paint with light wear and a tight crack at base of neck.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 35, related drake illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $39,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $18,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales