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Elmer Crowell Miniature Canvasback Hen

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930

$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026

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SpeciesCanvasbackConfigHenSize4.25"PaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature

The catalog record

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

Lots 353 and 374-383 come from the Everett Banfield Davenport Collection, acquired directly from Elmer Crowell. The group as a whole retains bright colors, having been kept out of direct sunlight. All are signed with the rectangular "A. E. Crowell - Maker" stamp on their underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Everett Banfield Davenport Collection, acquired from the artist Private Collection, Concord, Massachusetts, by descent

Provenance

Everett Banfield Davenport Collection, acquired from the artist Private Collection, Concord, Massachusetts, by descent

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Canvasbacks to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$13,200
Jul 2026—Original$1,920
Jul 2026—Original$1,680
Jun 2026ExcellentOriginal$720
Feb 2026ExcellentOriginal$69,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales