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Elmer Crowell Miniature Least Tern

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1940

Elmer Crowell – Miniature Least Tern – 2022
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

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SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginalFormMiniature

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1940 2 in. tall

A rare species for the maker, this tern displays raised wings, a split tail, and finely painted bill detail. The underside bears a trimmed blue-paper label along with a "Donald B. Howes" ink stamp. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Donald B. Howes Collection Private Collection, Houston, Texas

Provenance

Donald B. Howes Collection Private Collection, Houston, Texas

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell other shorebirds to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$108,000
Jul 2026—Original$3,900
Jul 2026—Original$2,280
Jul 2026—Original$2,160
Apr 2026—Original$50,400

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