Makers / Elmer Crowell / Mallard
Elmer Crowell Early Turned-head Mallard Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$11,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$8,000over estimate
Sold 26 Jul 2007at The Sporting Sale 2007 — Copley
SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePoseTurned headPaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 Beautiful head form with eye-groove and cheek carving, pre-brand, never rigged or weighted.
Original paint, tight crack down the back, significant neck crack, some shrinkage and darkening to paint, some rubs to body and top of head.
Provenance: Private Collection, Little Compton, Rhode Island, purchased by the consignor's father from A.E. Crowell c. 1910
Provenance
Private Collection, Little Compton, Rhode Island, purchased by the consignor's father from A.E. Crowell c. 1910
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $39,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $18,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales