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Elmer Crowell Miniature Scarlet Tanager
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesSongbirdSize2"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 in. long
A miniature scarlet tanager carving by the Cape Cod maker. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 238, related examples illustrated.
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection
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