Makers / Elmer Crowell / Snipe
Elmer Crowell Snipe
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$72,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $50,000–$80,000
Sold Jul 2026at Guyette & Deeter July 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesSnipeSize10.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSize classMiniature / decorative
The catalog record
Rare decorative jack snipe. Relief tail feather carving and early mottled base style. Crisp oval brand on underside. “CA Hardy” in pencil on underside. Also has “CR” carved in underside for the Carolyn Rowland collection. Measures 10.5” long, stands 9.25” tall.
Provenance
The maker to Charles Ashley Hardey. Carolyn Rowland collection. Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Elmer Crowell Snipe to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $13,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales