Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
963 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
Canton, MA 02021
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Museums page for Anthony Elmer Crowell ((1862 - 1951)), known for Wood carvings-shore birds, miniatures, painting. Showing 4 museum collections and exhibitions.
Anthony Elmer Crowell MUSEUMS
1862 East Harwich, Massachusetts - 1951. Known for: Wood carvings-shore birds, miniatures, painting.
An avid hunter, A. Elmer Crowell began carving decoys about 1908 and by 1918 was carving miniature song and shorebirds. Crowell's birds were known for his attention to detail in both the carving of... Read full biography
An avid hunter, A. Elmer Crowell began carving decoys about 1908 and by 1918 was carving miniature song and shorebirds. Crowell's birds were known for his attention to detail in both the carving of bills and tails and the painting of feathers. His working decoys were of such quailty that he began... Read full biography
An avid hunter, A. Elmer Crowell began carving decoys about 1908 and by 1918 was carving miniature song and shorebirds. Crowell's birds were known for his attention to detail in both the carving of bills and tails and the painting of feathers. His working decoys were of such quailty that he began to make carvings as purely decorative decoys. His work is in the collection of the Shelburne Museum. In September 2007 two of Crowell's birds, a pin-tail drake and a Canada goose sold for a record 1.13... Read full biography
An avid hunter, A. Elmer Crowell began carving decoys about 1908 and by 1918 was carving miniature song and shorebirds. Crowell's birds were known for his attention to detail in both the carving of bills and tails and the painting of feathers. His working decoys were of such quailty that he began to make carvings as purely decorative decoys. His work is in the collection of the Shelburne Museum. In September 2007 two of Crowell's birds, a pin-tail drake and a Canada goose sold for a record 1.13 million each in a private sale. These carvings had previously sold for record prices at auction. The pintail drake sold at Christie's auction house in 2003 for $801,500 and the Canada goose sold at Sotheby's auction house in 2000 for $684,500.... Read full biography
An avid hunter, A. Elmer Crowell began carving decoys about 1908 and by 1918 was carving miniature song and shorebirds. Crowell's birds were known for his attention to detail in both the carving of bills and tails and the painting of feathers. His working decoys were of such quailty that he began to make carvings as purely decorative decoys. His work is in the collection of the Shelburne Museum. In September 2007 two of Crowell's birds, a pin-tail drake and a Canada goose sold for a record 1.13 million each in a private sale. These carvings had previously sold for record prices at auction. The pintail drake sold at Christie's auction house in 2003 for $801,500 and the Canada goose sold at Sotheby's auction house in 2000 for $684,500. Sources:. Peter Falk, Who Was Who in American Art. The Boston Globe, Sep... Read full biography
Anthony Elmer Crowell - Artist Info
About Anthony Elmer Crowell: Museums & Collections
Museums & Collections (4)
All MuseumsPeabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex Square
Salem, MA 01970Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne Road
P.O. Box 10
Shelburne, VT 05482The Atwood House Museum
347 Stage Harbor Road
Chatham, MA 02633