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Elmer Crowell Goldeneye Drake

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930

$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakePoseTurned headSize16"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 16 in. long

A full-bodied decoy with a slightly turned head, the maker's oval brand, and an "ELC" brand. Original paint with gunning wear and some touch-up to the sides and neck seam.

Provenance: Donald M. Greenwood Collection

Literature: John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 142, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Donald M. Greenwood Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Goldeneyes to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$120,000
Jul 2026—Original$7,800
Jul 2026—Original$4,500
Feb 2026ExcellentOriginal$60,000
Feb 2026—Original$4,800

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