RARE AND IMPORTANT SET OF 25 A.E. CROWELL MINIATURE SHORE BIRDS, WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPT.

Early to mid 20th century. Massachusetts. Featuring 25 carved and extremely well painted miniature shore bird figures mounted on carved wooden bases. Each bird individually marked with a number in pencil and with the impressed carvers mark “A.E.Crowell – Maker – East Harwich, Mass.”. Accompanying this lot will be an original receipt with inventory of the 25 birds from A.E. Crowell. A. Elmer Crowell (1862 – 1952) master decoy carver from East Harwich, Mass., specializing in shore birds, waterfowl, and miniatures. His decoy’s are considered among the most desirable made because of his artistic approach. SIZE: Approx., 3″ to 5″ l., each. PROVENANCE: Purchased directly from A.E. Crowell by the Grandmother of the current owner. CONDITION: Very good, very clean. Always displayed behind glass. 9-96576 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2117

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2117	$82,950.00	RARE AND IMPORTANT SET OF 25 A.E. CROWELL MINIATURE SHORE BIRDS, WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPT. Early to mid 20th century. Massachusetts. Featuring 25 carved and extremely well painted miniature shore bird figures mounted on carved wooden bases. Each bird individually marked with a number in pencil and with the impressed carvers mark “A.E.Crowell – Maker – East Harwich, Mass.”. Accompanying this lot will be an original receipt with inventory of the 25 birds from A.E. Crowell. A. Elmer Crowell (1862 – 1952) master decoy carver from East Harwich, Mass., specializing in shore birds, waterfowl, and miniatures. His decoy’s are considered among the most desirable made because of his artistic approach. SIZE: Approx., 3″ to 5″ l., each. PROVENANCE: Purchased directly from A.E. Crowell by the Grandmother of the current owner. CONDITION: Very good, very clean. Always displayed behind glass. 9-96576 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2117 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE AND IMPORTANT SET OF 25 A.E. CROWELL MINIATURE SHORE BIRDS, WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPT.