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Elmer Crowell Miniature Stilt
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1929
$3,105
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000
Sold 16 Jan 2012at The Winter Sale 2012 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)FormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1929 A slightly larger four and one-half inches high, miniature black-necked stilt. The carving displays fine painted feather detail. "Stilt" is written in script on the bottom above the maker's rectangular stamp. Original condition.
Provenance: Jim and Deb Allen Collection
Literature: Brian Cullity, "The Songless Aviary: The World of A.E. Crowell & Son," Sandwich, MA, 1992, p. 101, figure 82, similar bird illustrated.
Provenance
Jim and Deb Allen Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $108,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,900 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,280 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $50,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales