Makers / Elmer Crowell / Curlew
Elmer Crowell Curlew
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$114,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $70,000–$100,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCurlewPoseFeederSize16.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSize classMiniature / decorative
The catalog record
Important decorative jack curlew. In feeding pose with raised wingtips and relief wing and tail feather carving. Maker's crisp oval brand in underside of base. Also signed "C.A. Hardy". Measures 16.75" long, stands 11.5" tall.
Provenance
This carving was a gift from Elmer Crowell to Charles Hardy. Carolyn Rowland collection. Martin and Deborah Maloy collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Elmer Crowell Curlew to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $51,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | Original | $192,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $138,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $36,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales