Elmer Crowell Miniature Preening Yellowlegs

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1938 A rare, six-inch-tall, well-executed miniature of one of the maker's most popular designs. This pattern has been emulated and copied by dozens of carvers over the course of the last century. While several dozen of his life-size carvings have come to light, it is believed that only a few of these more difficult to execute miniatures were ever produced by this master carver. The bottom is signed and dated in ink by the maker and bears his rectangular stamp. Original paint with a thin chip under the tail, a reset wing tip, and loss to gesso on toes.

Provenance: Private Collection, purchased from the artist By descent in the family to current owner

Provenance

Private Collection, purchased from the artist By descent in the family to current owner