Elmer Crowell Flying Green-winged Teal Drake

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1931 14 in. long

This rare life-size carving displayssuperb wet-on-wet dry-brush feathering. Anatomically accurate, it exhibits nicely carved wing and tail feathers, concise nail, nostrils, mandible, and bill detail. Inscribed "To my Dear Friend J.B. Chase from Elmer Crowell 1931" on the back along with the maker's rectangular stamp. This teal represents one of the finest life-size decorative waterfowl carvings by the maker ever to come to auction. Crowell rarely carved these life-size wall mounts. The incredible detail, full body, and early date place it among the artist's elite works.

Excellent original paint with very minor touch-up along back wing edges.

Provenance: J.B. Chase Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien, Jr. and Bea Somerville, "Select Carvings by A.E. Crowell (1862-1952)," Boston, MA, 2008, item 4 and cover, exact carving illustrated.

Provenance

J.B. Chase Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts