Makers / Elmer Crowell / Shorebird (other)
Elmer Crowell Half-size Tern
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesShorebird (other)Size6.5"PaintOriginalFormHalf-size
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 6 1/2 in. long
The underside of the base is marked with the maker's rectangular stamp. Original paint with minimal wear, small spot of touch-up on right side of head, and minor restoration to wing and tail tips.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 38.
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