Makers / Elmer Crowell / Tern
Elmer Crowell Tern
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$14,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold Nov 2025at Guyette & Deeter November 2025 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesTernSize12"PaintOriginalSize classMiniature / decorative
The catalog record
Decorative Wilson's tern with extended crossed wingtips. Maker’s oval brand on the underside of carved oyster shell base. ‘AE Hardy’ on underside for Alice Eliza Hardy, wife of Charles Ashley Hardy, owner of the Chatham Bars Inn and early patron of the maker. Measures 12” long.
Provenance
Martin and Deborah Maloy collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Tern to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2025 | Excellent | Original | $8,400 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales