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Elmer Crowell Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$258,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $80,000–$120,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Guyette & Deeter July 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack DuckPoseTurned headSize18"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Extremely rare feeding black duck with slightly turned head in a downward looking pose. Believed to be the only one in this position. Relief feather carving on raised wing tips and tail feathers. Chip carving on the breast and tail area, as seen on the artists earliest black ducks. Decoy was weighted for use, with a small weight added to offset the turned head, weights have since been removed. Measures 18" long.
Provenance
Alan and Elaine Haid 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