Makers / Elmer Crowell / Curlew
Elmer Crowell Curlew
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$138,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $50,000–$80,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesCurlewPoseTurned headSize12"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSize classMiniature / decorative
The catalog record
Excellent decorative Hudsonian curlew. Alert pose with head turned 45 degrees. Maker’s oval brand in underside. Stands 12” tall.
Provenance
Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Elmer Crowell Curlew to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $51,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | Original | $192,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $114,000 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $36,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales