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Elmer Crowell Miniature Maryland Yellowthroat
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 2 in. tall
Also known as the "yellow bandit," this colorful carving is inscribed "Maryland Yellow Throat" and bears Crowell's circular "Maker" ink stamp on the underside. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: From a Chatham, Massachusetts, Estate
Provenance
From a Chatham, Massachusetts, Estate
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,750 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,063 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales