Makers / Elmer Crowell / Sandpiper/Peep
Elmer Crowell Miniature Dunlin
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesSandpiper/PeepPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 3/4 in. tall
The underside bear's Crowell's rectangular stamp and the species' name "Redback Sandpiper" in ink. Original paint with minimal wear.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 242, related examples 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