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Elmer Crowell Miniature Bluebill Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920
$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$800over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigDrakeSize2.125"PaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 1 1/8 by 2 1/8 in. long
An exceedingly rare diminutive decoy signed in ink by Crowell on the underside. This is one of the smallest Crowell carvings that has ever come to light. Original paint.
Provenance: Private Collection, purchased from the artist By descent in the family to current owner
Provenance
Private Collection, purchased from the artist By descent in the family to current owner
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $21,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $8,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,280 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales