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Elmer Crowell Preening Lesser Yellowlegs

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts

Elmer Crowell – Preening Lesser Yellowlegs – 2024
$21,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$25,000
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPreening Lesser YellowlegsPosePreenerSize8.25"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Preening greater lesser yellowlegs. Wing up model with head turned preening a single metal feather. Relief tail feather carving. Maker's rectangle stamp on underside of base. Yellowlegs measures 8.25" long, 12.75" including base.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Elmer Crowell Preening Lesser Yellowlegs to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2024—Original$7,800
Apr 2024ExcellentOriginal$16,800

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