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Elmer Crowell Miniature Roseate Tern
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912
$5,750
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 A rare tern species for Crowell as most of his carvings were common or least terns. The normally black bill of the roseate tern becomes red only in late summer. Mounted on a small early base with "Tern'" written in script on the bottom. Original paint with a minimal chip to one tail feather tip.
Provenance: William V. Tripp III Collection
Provenance
William V. Tripp III Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $108,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,280 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $50,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales