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Elmer Crowell Miniature Redhead Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$2,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesRedheadConfigDrakePaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
An early miniature carving with the maker's rare "A. E. Crowell, M'FR, East Harwich" round ink stamp on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Private Collection
Literature: Decoys Unlimited, Inc., "Our Annual Cape Cod Decoy Auction," Bourne, MA, 2004, lot 13, back cover, exact carving illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $132,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $31,200 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $25,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $19,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales