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Elmer Crowell Greater Yellowlegs

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

Elmer Crowell – Greater Yellowlegs – 2017
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,500–$8,500
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017

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SpeciesYellowlegsSize11.75"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 11 3/4 in. long

A shorebird decoy in a forward-reaching position. Stamped "HILLMAN collection" on the underside. Original paint with minimal gunning wear.

Provenance: John Hillman Collection Private Collection, Martha's Vineyard

Literature: Robert Shaw, "Bird Decoys of North America," New York, NY, 2010, pp. 162-163, similar decoys illustrated. Shirley and John Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1990, p. 143, similar examples illustrated. Guyette and Schmidt, "North American Decoys at Auction, April 25 & 26, 1996," West Farmington, ME, 1996, lot 163, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

John Hillman Collection Private Collection, Martha's Vineyard

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$45,000
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$16,800
Jul 2026—Original$16,800
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$12,600
Jul 2026—Original$5,400

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales