Makers / Elmer Crowell / Tern
Elmer Crowell Tern
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$7,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesTernSize7.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
2nd quarter 20th century. Approximately half size tern. With dropped, split tail and relief carved shoulders. Mounted to a painted quahog base. Retains Crowell's rectangular stamp with inscription that reads "To Norm and Issie from Elmer Crowell, Cape Cod". Measures 7.5" long.
Provenance
Tom Karras collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Tern to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales