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Elmer Crowell Miniature Red-headed Woodpecker
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1929
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1929 Retains the maker's rectangular stamp and species identification on the bottom of the base. Original paint with light craquelure, minor wear to edge of tail, crown, and beak tip.
Literature: Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint: American Bird Carvings and Their Carvers, 1900-1970," Lebanon, NH, 2009, pp. 70-72, similar miniatures illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,750 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,063 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales