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Elmer Crowell Miniature Towhee
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA, c. 1923
$594
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $475Estimate $600–$900under estimate
SpeciesSongbirdSize3"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
Miniature Towhee A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1923 3 in. long
This miniature songbird carving has an upright posture and faint inscriptions on the underside of its base. Original paint with light wear, including flake to beak tip.
Provenance: Private Collection, Texas, by descent from the original owner
Provenance
Private Collection, Texas, by descent from the original owner
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