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Elmer Crowell Turned-head Lesser Yellowlegs

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920

Elmer Crowell – Turned-Head Lesser Yellowlegs – 2020
$13,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$20,000
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesYellowlegsPoseTurned headSize7"ConditionMint

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 7 in. long

An exquisite small mantle bird with a dramatically turned head. This lesser yellowlegs is mounted on a faux carved "rock" base finished with Crowell's oval brand on the underside. In near-mint condition with minimal wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut

Provenance

Private Collection, Connecticut

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$45,000
Jul 2026—Original$16,800
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$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