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Elmer Crowell Rare Sanderling
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$25,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepSize7.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 7 1/2 in. long
The sanderling is not only the smallest of Crowell's working decoys, but also among his rarest species. Crowell's lesser yellowlegs carvings are often misrepresented as sanderlings. This bird, measuring only 7 1/2 inches from original bill tip to tail is a true sanderling. Original paint and bill, with gunning wear.
Literature: Quintina Colio, "American Decoys," Ephrata, PA, 1972, p. 50, similar decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Sandpiper/Peeps to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,300 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $2,760 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $7,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales