Makers / Elmer Crowell / Curlew
Elmer Crowell Curlew
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$51,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $20,000–$30,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCurlewPoseTurned headSize12"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSize classMiniature / decorative
The catalog record
Decorative curlew. Upright pose with slightly turned head and relief tail feather carving. Maker’s rectangle stamp in underside. Measures 12” long, stands 12” tall.
Provenance
Dr. John Dinan Jr collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Elmer Crowell Curlew to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mint | Original | $192,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $138,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $114,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $36,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales