Elmer Crowell Du Pont Crowell Semipalmated Plover

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 6 1/4 in. tall

An excellent rendition of this rare species with refined form and deftly blended paint. The underside of this mantle carving is struck with the maker's rectangular stamp.

This carving, along with the two preceding lots, is making its market debut since it was acquired from Crowell by a member of the du Pont family. Original paint with light wear, less than 1/4-inch bill tip replacement, touch-up to small chip and line by left eye, minor touch-up to foot and thigh putty, and minor ding on left flank.

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, p. 52, related semipalmated plover illustrated (mislabeled caption).

Provenance

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