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Early Miniature Bobwhite Quail, A. Elmer Crowell

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Exceptional Bobwhite Quail Pair, A. Elmer Crowell: 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

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Miniature Scarlet Tanager, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): 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

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Miniature Golden-Winged Warbler, A. Elmer Crowell: A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 1 3/4 in. tall A superb early miniature golden-winged warbler with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the speci

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Miniature Song Sparrow, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 1/4 in. tall A superb early miniature song sparrow with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the species' name

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Miniature Purple Finch, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 in. tall A superb early miniature purple finch with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the species' name inke

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Miniature Bluebird, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Bluebird A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 in. tall An early delicate bluebird carving with fine paint detail by the Cape Cod maker. Original paint with minimal wear.

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Miniature Green-Winged Teal Drake, A. Elmer Crowell: Miniature Green-Winged Teal Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 1/2 in. tall This early green-winged teal drake with raised wing tips retains the maker's rectangle stamp and

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Miniature Maryland Yellow-Throated Warbler, A. Elmer: Miniature Maryland Yellow-Throated Warbler A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 in. tall A rare early Maryland yellow-throated warbler with the species' name inked upon the undersi

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Miniature Bobwhite Quail, Frank S. Finney (b. 1947): Miniature Bobwhite Quail Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 4 1/2 in. tall A calling bobwhite quail carving signed with the maker's stamp and incised "F" on the bottom of the base. Origi

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Set of 22 Miniature Shorebirds, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): 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

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Miniature Bluebird, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): 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

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Miniature Dowitcher, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): 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

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Miniature Dunlin, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): 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

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Miniature Pheasant, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Pheasant A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1945 4 1/2 in. tall, 4 1/2 in. long A miniature pheasant with the maker's rectangular stamp on the underside of the chip-carved bas

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Miniature Killdeer, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Miniature Killdeer A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 3 1/2 in. long Crowell's rectangular stamp and the species is written on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear. Provena

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Miniature Brant, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 6 in. long An outstanding carving in a reaching position. Its long thin neck, graceful body, and exceptional feather blending, demonstrate Crowel

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Early Miniature Bobwhite Quail, A. Elmer Crowell

Item Details

Description

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1905
2 1/4 in. long

One of the earliest quail carvings by any maker we have come across.
Excellent original paint with minimal wear and some touch-up to edge of base.

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.