The du Pont Preening Curlew, A. Elmer Crowell

The Payson Crowell Preening Dowitcher A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 7 in. long, 8 in. tall This exceedingly rare Crowell is making its market debut, coming directly from a des

A. ELMER CROWELL LESSER YELLOWLEGSEast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Circa 1930. In preening position with wing raised. Glass eye. Mounted on a painted oval base simulating a stone. Rectangular sta

Miniature Preening Curlew Steve Weaver (b. 1950) Sandwich, MA, 2010 4 in. long A Crowell-inspired miniature whimbrel identified and signed by the maker on the underside of the base. Original paint wit

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1938 male is 8 in. long and female is 7 ½ in. longbase is 14 in. long "The strangest sight Mr. Crowell has seen during his long life concerned with bird

Exceptional Woodcock A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1928 9 1/2 in. long This woodcock represents one of the maker's finest representations of the species. Accordingly, it was select

Set of 22 Miniature Shorebirds A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 largest is 4 3/4 in. long Crowell created three different sets of miniature birds, twenty-five ducks, twenty-five

Kingfisher with Yellow Perch A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 7 1/2 in. long A rare Crowell kingfisher mantel carving with a dropped tail and a fish held in its bill. It is notew

The Sherer Running Willet A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 13 in. long Born in East Harwich, Massachusetts, Elmer Crowell possessed an early fascination with ornithology and hunt

Rare female kingfisher, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts, 1st quarter 20th century. Mounted on burled base with hot oval brand. Tack eyes. Posed in a watching or hunting position. Raised, ex

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 10 in. long Born in East Harwich, Massachusetts, Elmer Crowell possessed an early fascination with ornithology and hunting. These passions led to

The Payson Crowell Greater Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 12 in. long Anthony Elmer Crowell was born in 1862 in the town of East Harwich, Massachusetts, the son of a

Split tail carving and tack eyes. Measures 8.75” long. Provenance:  Ex John Delph collection.  Guyette & Schmidt, April 1994.

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 10 in. long This well-fed working black-belled plover decoy features Elmer Crowell's plump and upright pose and impeccable provenance. It was fin

Miniature Golden Pheasant A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 5 in. long A rare and exceptional miniature golden pheasant with carved tail feathers and intricate prismatic plumage.

Very rare flying lesser tern, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Wingspan is a little over 10". Fine paint detail.

Excellent set of 3/4 size mallard bookends. Each with relief wingtip and tail feather carving. Mounted to wooden bases with the maker's rectangle stamp on one end. Measure 11" and 11.75" long.

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 1 3/4 in. tall This lot and the following Sherer Collection miniature lots represent some of the earliest and best condition songbirds we have ev

Miniature Dowitcher A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 1/4 in. tall A bright breeding dowitcher miniature displaying the maker's rectangular stamp and inked species designation o

Miniature Dunlin A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 3/4 in. tall The underside bear's Crowell's rectangular stamp and the species' name "Redback Sandpiper" in ink. Original paint

Goldeneye drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. 14.5" long. Underside is unpainted and has two of Crowell's rectangular stamps. Decoy has been drilled for inset circular weight but never

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 1/4 in. tall A superb early miniature standing scarlet tanager with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the sp

Miniature red headed woodpecker, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell's rectangular stamp in underside. 3" long.

Miniature Greater Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 in. tall This carving displays the maker's rectangular stamp and inked species designation on the bottom. Original

A. ELMER CROWELLE. Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1951A chickadee, a kinglet and a wren amidst holly leaves and berries. Signed lower right “A.E. Crowell”. Inscribed in ink verso “To M