Elmer Crowell Dropped-wing Life-size Wren

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1926 5 1/2 in. long

An exceedingly rare carving of this beloved songbird with refined carving and highly detailed paint. The underside is marked with the maker's "High Class Decoys of Every Description" ink stamp, oval brand, and penciled signature.

These melodious little birds may have challenged "The Songless Aviary" moniker given to Crowell's workshop. Wrens are frequent and welcome guests in airy carving studios and will often raise their chicks above active work benches. Excellent original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Dr. Davenport and Mrs. Dorothy Phelps West Collection, acquired from the maker Private Collection, Cape Cod

Provenance

Dr. Davenport and Mrs. Dorothy Phelps West Collection, acquired from the maker Private Collection, Cape Cod