Elmer Crowell Rare Miniature White-winged Scoter

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 4 in. long

A rarely seen Crowell miniature species, scoter were historically found on Cape Cod only in winter and this species was not a part of his regular set of twenty-five ducks that he grouped for summer visitors. The bottom of the base has the circular "MFR" Crowell ink stamp. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, Mount Desert Island, Maine Thomas and Nancy Hennessey Collection, acquired from the above

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, pp. 239-241, Crowell mini set list and special waterfowl set illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Mount Desert Island, Maine Thomas and Nancy Hennessey Collection, acquired from the above