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Elmer Crowell Miniature Canvasback
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesCanvasbackSize4.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 4 1/2 in. long
A superb miniature carving by the father of American bird carving. Original paint with minimal wear and a very minor chip to wing tip.
Provenance: Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Provenance
Davison B. Hawthorne Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $13,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,920 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $960 |
| Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales