Elmer Crowell Du Pont Crowell Lesser Yellowlegs

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 8 1/2 in. long

An exquisite small mantel bird with distinctly refined features, including a thin neck and bill, full body, and incised tail feathers. It is finished with the artist's best blended plumage. The underside of the base is signed with Crowell's rectangular stamp which has been colored red.

This carving, along with the preceding and following lot, is making its market debut since it was acquired from Crowell by a member of the du Pont family. Excellent original paint with light wear, including minor flaking to leg putty.

Provenance: Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont, acquired from the maker Private Collection by descent from the above

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, pp. 214-215, related yellowlegs illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont, acquired from the maker Private Collection by descent from the above