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Elmer Crowell Shoveler Head

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915

Elmer Crowell – Shoveler Head – 2024
$2,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024

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SpeciesShovelerSize9"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 9 in. long, 5 in. tall

This head is rare, if not unique. Indeed, the only Crowell shovelers known to surface have been his miniatures. This refined life-size carving has been mounted on a contemporary base. Original paint with some wear from handling.

Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from Alan Haid

Provenance

Private Collection, acquired from Alan Haid

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Elmer Crowell Shoveler to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Apr 2024ExcellentOriginal$3,300

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