Description:
Calling Greater Yellowlegs Mantel Figure, Anthony Elmer Crowell (1862-1952),East Harwich, Massachusetts, c. 1910, standing figure in calling position on a clamshell base, with glass eyes, delineated feathers on wing and tail tips, with maker's oval brand on bottom, (imperfections),ht. 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $7,000-9,000
Loss on one wing tip, approx. 5/8 x/ 5/8 in., small loss on tail tip with paint loss, small loss to putty where leg joined to foot, paint has faded, bill appears original.
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