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Exquisite Miniature Chickadee on Pine Base by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

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Exquisite Miniature Chickadee on Pine Base by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

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Exquisite Miniature Chickadee on Pine Base
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
mount is 4 in. tall

This miniature in a feeding stance was thoughtfully mounted by the maker on a natural wall-mount perch and retains Crowell's ink signature on the back of the base.
Original paint with light wear.

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Exquisite Miniature Chickadee on Pine Base by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

Name: Exquisite Miniature Chickadee on Pine Base by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
SKU: 144123388
Price: 2100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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