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Elmer Crowell Ruddy Turnstone

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts

Elmer Crowell – Ruddy Turnstone – 2025
$30,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$15,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Guyette & Deeter July 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesRuddy TurnstoneSize6.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

2nd quarter 20th century. Full size ruddy turnstone with glass eyes, split dropped tail, and mounted to a carved wooden base that bares Crowell's rectangular stamp. Stands 6.5" tall.

Provenance

Tom Karras collection.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Elmer Crowell Ruddy Turnstone to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Nov 2025—Original$102,000
Nov 2024—Original$114,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales