Makers / Elmer Crowell / Black Duck
Elmer Crowell Early Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 17 1/2 in. long
The underside of this decoy bears the maker's crisp oval brand. Original paint with very light gunning wear and touch-up to back of reset neck seam.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, pp. 232-233, black ducks illustrated.
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