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Elmer Crowell Miniature Black-capped Chickadee
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesSongbirdSize3.625"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 1/2 by 3 5/8 in. long
A rare size carving with Crowell's rectangular stamp in the bottom. Original paint with a minute beak tip chip.
Provenance: Private Collection, purchased from the artist By descent in the family to current owner
Provenance
Private Collection, purchased from the artist By descent in the family to current owner
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