Elmer Crowell Swimming Black Duck
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912-1920
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912-1920 18 ½ by 6 by 7 ¼ in.
Crisp oval brand on bottom Original paint; ever so slight tail chip to 2nd right tail feather; pinhead-sized flake to nail of bill; approximately 1 inch by ½ inch area of flaking to front neck seat with some minor fill loss; a single stabilizing nail to the lower left breast was placed by the maker before the bird was painted.
Provenance: Commissioned by Harry V. Long, Cohasset, Massachusetts Private collection, by descent in the family
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Provenance
Commissioned by Harry V. Long, Cohasset, Massachusetts Private collection, by descent in the family
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $42,000 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $3,960 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $36,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $4,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales