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Elmer Crowell Dowitcher

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts

Elmer Crowell – Dowitcher – 2026
$192,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$50,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesDowitcherConfigRigSize11.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Exceedingly rare dowitcher in summer plumage. The only one known. Split tail carving and shoe button eyes. “P.W.W.” branded in underside for the rig of Parker Whittemore. Measures 11.25” long.

Provenance

Jim and Diane Cook collection.

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Elmer Crowell Dowitcher to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2025—Original$90,000
Nov 2024——$54,000
Nov 2023GoodOriginal$22,200

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