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Elmer Crowell Miniature Catbird
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 Retains the maker's rectangular stamp and "Blue Cat Bird" species identification on the bottom of the base. Original paint with craquelure, a minor chip to beak, and a loose leg.
Literature: Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint: American Bird Carvings and Their Carvers, 1900-1970," Lebanon, NH, 2009, pp. 70-72, similar miniatures illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,750 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,063 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales