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Jul 25, 2015 - Jul 26, 2015
An extremely rare turned-head miniature carving with the maker's "A. E. Crowell & Son, Bird Carving, E. Harwich, Mass." dark blue paper label on the bottom of the base. Crowell made very few preening miniatures; this carving represents a rare opportunity to acquire a version in miniature of the maker's most iconic species and form.
Provenance: Private Collection
Literature: Decoys Unlimited, Inc., "Our Annual Cape Cod Decoy Auction," Bourne, MA, 2004, lot 11, front cover, exact carving illustrated.
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