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Elmer Crowell Rare Redhead Hen

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920

Elmer Crowell – Rare Redhead Hen – 2020
$7,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000under estimate
Sold 15 Feb 2020at The Winter Sale 2020 — Copley

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SpeciesRedheadConfigHenSize15"ConditionMintPaintOriginal

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 15 in. long

This redhead carving displays bold tail carving, glass eyes, expertly blended paint, and carved bill detail. Measuring seven inches in width, it features deep rasp carving and a slightly uplifted head, accurately capturing the likeness of species. Never rigged, in near-mint original paint with a faint age line through head.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Redheads to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$132,000
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$31,200
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$25,200
Jul 2026—Original$19,200
Jul 2026—Original$1,320

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales