Elmer Crowell Pintail Pair

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 19 1/2 and 16 1/4 in. long

An excellent pair of cork decoys with wooden heads and sprig tails. The wooden bottom boards are marked with Crowell's crisp oval brand and a "F. WINTHROP" brand. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Fred Winthrop Rig, acquired from the artist, c. 1920 Robert Winthrop, by descent from the above Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection, acquired from the above.

Literature: Joe Engers, ed., "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," San Diego, CA, 1990, p. 56, related example illustrated.

Provenance

Fred Winthrop Rig, acquired from the artist, c. 1920 Robert Winthrop, by descent from the above Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection, acquired from the above.