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Elmer Crowell Exceedingly Rare Bluebird
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$19,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalSignedyesFormDecorative
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 1/4 in. tall
This exquisite life-size carving has exceptional blended paint and raised wing tips. The underside of the base is signed with Crowell's rectangular stamp.
Though hugely popular among bird lovers today, the early Massachusetts master is known to have carved few life-size examples. Original paint with light wear and replaced tip of bill.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,750 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,375 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $1,063 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales