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Elmer Crowell Miniature Dowitcher

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915

Elmer Crowell – Miniature Dowitcher – 2022
$2,640
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesDowitcherSize3.5"PaintOriginalFormMiniature

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 3 1/2 in. long

This carving bears a circular "Maker" stamp on the underside and an O'Brien inventory tag. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection

Literature: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., "The American Heritage Society Auction of Americana," November 6-8, 1975, lot 201, exact carving illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$192,000
Jul 2026—Original$2,400
Feb 2026ExcellentOriginal$20,400
Jul 2025—Original$90,000
Nov 2024——$54,000

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