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Elmer Crowell Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$132,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $35,000–$45,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2025at Guyette & Deeter April 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Early tucked head black duck with raised, crossed wing tips and relief tail feather carving. Feather gouging on tail area. This decoy is the exact Elmer Crowell black duck pictured on the 2001 Massachusetts waterfowl stamp. Measures 17” long.
Provenance
Ted and Judy Harmon collection.
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