Makers / Elmer Crowell / Preening Lesser Yellowlegs
Elmer Crowell Preening Lesser Yellowlegs
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$16,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $12,000–$18,000
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening Lesser YellowlegsPosePreenerSize7"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Full size preening lesser yellowlegs wth wing extended above head. Relief tail feather carving and excellent paint detail. Maker's signature on underside of natural wood base. Measures 7" long, 8.75" to the top of wing.
Provenance
Purchased from Crowell by his friend Arthur Gould. Consigned by a family member.
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent Elmer Crowell Preening Lesser Yellowlegs to cross the block.
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales