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Elmer Crowell Miniature Greater Yellowlegs
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024
SpeciesYellowlegsSize4.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 1/2 in. long
This carving, with its blended paint and long legs and bill, is a refined example with the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light wear and craquelure to base.
Provenance: Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
Provenance
Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $45,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $16,800 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $12,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales