$10,073
Crowell Carved and Painted Standing Black Duck Figure, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts, pyrographic oval maker's mark on base, and also inscribed "Boardman," (small repair on tail tip), ht. 8 1/4 in. Note: According to the consignor, this figure was made by Crowell for Edwin A. Boardman (1886-1943), a notable Boston designer of seagoing vessels specializing in racing sailboats. A 1/4 x 1/2 in. repair to underside of tail tip with small area of retouch,and a 1/4 in. size repair on wing tip, couple small spots of retouch on bill tip.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07