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Elmer Crowell Miniature Preening Goldeneye Drake

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910

Elmer Crowell – Miniature Preening Goldeneye Drake – 2011
$9,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$7,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakePosePreenerFormMiniature

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 A very early carving with an exceedingly rare turned-head form. This miniature closely resembles that of the famous life-size preening drake carved for Dr. John C. Phillips. Mounted on an early mottled earth base with "GOLDEN EYE" written in pencil on the bottom. Original condition.

Provenance: Fritz Talbot Collection William V. Tripp III Collection

Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles," Atglen, PA, 1998, p. 86, similar carving illustrated.

Provenance

Fritz Talbot Collection William V. Tripp III Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$120,000
Jul 2026—Original$7,800
Jul 2026—Original$4,500
Feb 2026ExcellentOriginal$60,000
Feb 2026—Original$4,800

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