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Elmer Crowell Greater Yellowlegs Head

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920

Elmer Crowell – Greater Yellowlegs Head – 2021
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021

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SpeciesYellowlegsSize9.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 9 1/4 in. long by 5 in. tall

A rare decorative carving by Crowell, carved in the round and with incised bill detail and strong blended paint. The carving has been attached to a wall-mount board. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Alan Haid Collection Private Collection

Literature: Brian Cullity, "The Songless Aviary: The World of A. E. Crowell & Son," Hyannis, MA, 1992, pp. 84, 115, and 118, related heads illustrated and discussed.

Provenance

Alan Haid Collection Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$45,000
Jul 2026—Original$16,800
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$16,800
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$12,600
Jul 2026—Original$5,400

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