Elmer Crowell Miniature Feeding Bobwhite Quail
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 1/2 in. long
A rare feeding quail made in the same pose as the feeder from the record-setting life-size pair sold by Copley in the Winter Sale 2021. The underside of the base is marked with the rectangular stamp signature. Original paint with light wear, very minor white spotting to top, minor craquelure mostly to right shoulder.
Provenance: Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
Provenance
Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
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