Elmer Crowell Miniature Golden Pheasant

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 5 in. long

A rare and exceptional miniature golden pheasant with carved tail feathers and intricate prismatic plumage. The underside is inscribed with the species' name.

The paint, carving, and condition of this rare bird place it among the rarest and very finest of Crowell's miniature game birds. Excellent original paint with light wear and a small chip to underside of top tail feather.

Provenance: Private Collection, Houston, Texas

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 263, miniature ring-necked pheasant illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Houston, Texas