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Elmer Crowell Miniature Pintail Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakePaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
A stunning early miniature carving with the maker's rare "A. E. Crowell, M'FR, East Harwich" round ink stamp on the bottom of the base. The thin neck and irregular shape of the base date this among his earliest miniatures. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Private Collection
Literature: Decoys Unlimited, Inc., "Our Annual Cape Cod Decoy Auction," Bourne, MA, 2004, lot 12, back cover, exact carving illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $48,000 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,440 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $54,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales