Makers / Elmer Crowell / Yellowlegs
Elmer Crowell Running Yellowlegs
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915
$10,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,500–$8,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018
SpeciesYellowlegsPoseStandardSize12"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 12 in. long
Crowell was an expert in capturing the feeling of motion in his decoys. Though created to perch statically on a stick, this well-executed yellowlegs imparts the artist's intent.
Nice dry original paint with minor gunning wear.
Provenance: Lloyd Johnson Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the family of the above, 1966
Provenance
Lloyd Johnson Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the family of the above, 1966
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $45,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $16,800 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $16,800 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $12,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales