Makers / Elmer Crowell / Upland Game
Elmer Crowell Early Miniature Bobwhite Quail
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1905
$6,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesUpland GameSize2.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1905 2 1/4 in. long
One of the earliest quail carvings by any maker we have come across. Excellent original paint with minimal wear and some touch-up to edge of base.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell upland game birds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $480,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $216,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $156,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $84,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales