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THBThe Chace Crowell Running Yellowlegs by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Lot 31
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Copley Fine Art Auctions is the world's leading American sporting art auction company. Located in Hingham, MA, Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Principal Stephen O'Brien Jr., a fourth-generation sportsman with a refined colle...Read more
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The Chace Crowell Running Yellowlegs
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1915
8 1/2 in. tall
Measuring over thirteen inches from tip of bill to end of tail, this greater yellowlegs exhibits the maker's finest paint details and some early wet-on-wet technique. The special flourish of rarely seen auricular feathers has been neatly blended under each eye. This treatment is only seen in a small number of his premier early decoratives. The breast, sides, and flanks are finished with early, layered white feathering strokes which retain their impasto for a lively effect. A section of blended paint between the nape and the coverts is another impressive detail not often seen.
The crisp, hot oval brand is found on the underside of the base.
This is among the Harwich artisan's finest yellowlegs carvings. A closely related example was displayed in the "Songless Aviary" exhibition and now can been seen in the 2019 Crowell book as part of The Thomas M. Evans Jr. Collection.
Excellent original paint with light wear, some minor craquelure at shoulders, and rub to wing tips. Restoration to thigh, leg, and toe putty as typically seen on early mantle birds. Bill has touch-up and less than half is replaced.
Provenance: Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection
Private Collection, by descent from the above
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 197, closely related example illustrated. Brian Cullity, "The Songless Aviary: The World of A. E. Crowell & Son," Hyannis, MA, 1992, p. 77, closely related carving illustrated. Richard A. Bourne Co., "Rare American Decoys & Bird Carvings," October 1-2, 1982, Hyannis, MA, lot 464, exact carving illustrated.Please refer to the description; if you have questions, email colin@copleyart.com.Condition
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