Makers / Elmer Crowell / Dowitcher
Elmer Crowell Miniature Dowitcher
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesDowitcherPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 1/4 in. tall
A bright breeding dowitcher miniature displaying the maker's rectangular stamp and inked species designation on the bottom. 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 Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $192,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Feb 2026 | Excellent | Original | $20,400 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $90,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | — | $54,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales