Makers / Elmer Crowell / Upland Game
Elmer Crowell Miniature Bobwhite Quail
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500
Sold 23 Jul 2020at The Sporting Sale 2020 — Copley
SpeciesUpland GameSize3.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 3 1/2 in. long
A well-carved miniature standing bobwhite quail with the maker’s rectangular stamp on the underside of the chip-carved base. Though nearly devoid of wild quail today, during Crowell's lifetime coveys populated Cape Cod and were a popular game bird. Original paint with very minor rub to crest.
Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland
Provenance
Private Collection, Maryland
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