Makers / Elmer Crowell / Black Duck
Elmer Crowell Black Duck
Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts
$10,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500over estimate
Sold Aug 2023at Guyette & Deeter Summer 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize17.25"
The catalog record
Slightly turned head and relief tail feather carving. Maker's oval brand on the underside. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Wing feather paint detail is much more refined than most Crowell black ducks. Measures 17.25" long.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Black Duck to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $19,200 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $8,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales