A few examples of appraisal values for
CROWELL BIRD CARVINGS

• ELMER CROWELL BIRD CARVING The
  ELMER CROWELL BIRD CARVING The Now Extinct Mourning Dove, which once darkened the skies by their numbers, in carved and painted wood mounted on driftwood, with label on underside from the R. Chase Lasbury Collection, giving a value of $2,000. Overall height 8 1/2".
• Three artisan carved bird
  Three artisan carved bird figures, including: Cardinal by Bob ‘Gilly’ Gilman 5.5”H x 5.5”W x 3.5”D, Bird on branch by Russell Coburn 3”H x 6”W x 4”D, Un-marked bird on driftwood, 3”H x 4”W x 4”D. Condition: chip to tail of Coburn example CT Transfer Fee $20
• 2 CARVED BIRD FIGURESca. 1981 &
  2 CARVED BIRD FIGURESca. 1981 & 1985; Gerry Boltz small wren carving perched on driftwood base, fine detail carved feathering, glass bead eyes and painted accents, 5", Condition: good; 1985 Clair L. Koons small carved mallard hen posed swimming with right facing head, fine carved cross-over feather and fine detailing with glass bead eyes and painted accent, 7"x 3 3/4"x 3 1/4", Condition: good
• Carved and painted birds:
  Carved and painted birds: pileated woodpecker and white cockatoo, finely carved and painted, mounted on wooden perches, 21 in., with glass bell dome, 22-3/4 in. Excellent condition. Said to be by a North Georgia artist; Private Collection
• CARVED BIRD COLLECTION Lot of (4)
  CARVED BIRD COLLECTION Lot of (4) Folk Art Carved and Painted Birds, incl: (2) by G.T. McFarland, Bristol, ME perched on branches with bark covered wooden bases -- robin (4 1/2" high) and goldfinch (4 3/4" high), beak flake to goldfinch; Woodpecker on tree, signed J.A. Valva and dated Aug. 7, 1938, 6 1/2" high, paint loss area; and Unsigned red painted bird perched on branch, mounted on tree fungus base, 7 1/2" high.
• CELADON AND RUSSET 'BIRD AND
  CELADON AND RUSSET 'BIRD AND FLOWER' CARVING Celadon and russet jade 'bird and flower' carving, executed in openwork and high relief to depict a pair of magpies perched on a prunus tree, wood stand, height 4.25".
• CARVED WOODEN BIRD. American
  CARVED WOODEN BIRD. American 1st half-20th century. Crow with weathered surface. 19 1/4''h. including scrolled iron base.
• THREE BIRD SCULPTURES, HAND
  THREE BIRD SCULPTURES, HAND CARVED AND HAND PAINTED, INCLUDING: S. R. WHITE CARVING "CURLEWS" DECOY, PENNSYLVANIA C. 1988, PAINTED WITH BEADED EYES, DETACHABLE ROCK SHAPED STAND, LABELED ON BIRDS BELLY "'CURLEWS' S. R...Three bird sculptures, hand carved and hand painted, including: S. R. White Carving "Curlews" decoy, Pennsylvania c. 1988, painted with beaded eyes, detachable rock shaped stand, labeled on birds belly "'Curlews' S. R. White #33 - 3/88", wear consistent with age, 14 1/4" h.; Sandpiper decoy with carved eyes, detachable log base, unsigned, 15" h.; Russell Coburn (Massachusetts 20th C.) fine carving of a White-breasted Nuthatch posed on branch, carved "Russell 10-4-90" on branch, mounted on circular wooden base, wear consistent with age.
• SIX CONTEMPORARY FOLK ART WOODEN
  SIX CONTEMPORARY FOLK ART WOODEN CARVED BIRDS. American 2nd half-20th century. Two flatty shorebirds the taller is a curlew. 11.5'' 9.5''h. And four miniature carvings on driftwood signed by Dorothy Brown (North Haven Maine). Canada goose kingfisher wood duck and drumming grouse. 3'' to 5.5''h.
• Carved and painted wooden crow,
  Carved and painted wooden crow, applied eyes, 10 x 16-3/4 in. Large chip to tail, minor chips and paint loss, large chip to tail, later wire mount. The Collection of Tom and Ann Hixson.
• DU PONT CROWELL BLACK-BELLIED
  DU PONT CROWELL BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 9 in. long This newly discovered carving exhibits Crowell's mastery of bird carving and paint application with superb blending and detailed feathering. It has a particularly refined bill and incised feathers on the tail. The underside of the base is signed with the rectangular stamp which has been colored red. This carving, along with the two following lots, is making its market debut since it was acquired from Crowell by a member of the du Pont family. Excellent original paint with light wear, including a very minor wing-tip chip. Provenance: Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont, acquired from the maker 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. 224, related plover illustrated.
• MINIATURE BOBWHITE QUAIL
  MINIATURE BOBWHITE QUAIL CARVINGBy A.E. Crowell of East Harwich Massachusetts. Tiny rubs to tip of bill and breast. Mounted to a chip-carved rockery base. Rectangular stamp on bottom of base.
• CARVED FOLK ART BIRDSCarved folk
  CARVED FOLK ART BIRDSCarved folk art birds, the killdeer signed R. Puhl 1970 , the hummingbird signed Cardwell , the goose signed Martin Schweller and dated '84 , tallest - 6". Condition: Good condition.
• FINE FOLK ART CARVED BIRDS AND
  FINE FOLK ART CARVED BIRDS AND HEART BY WALTER & Jca. 1981; rare form scroll-cut and rounded heart shaped wall mount with golden paint and six various perched folk art carved and polychrome painted birds, each carved with long tail and relief carved wings, 22 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 19 1/2"; Condition: good
• GROUP OF 9 FOLK ART BIRD MODELS
  GROUP OF 9 FOLK ART BIRD MODELS Collection of 9 carved wood folk art bird models, including a cardinal by Walter T. Powell of Rockwood, Tennessee, a ruby throated hummingbird, eastern blue bird, and woodpecker by Mary Russell of Kodak, Tennessee, a blue jay by Randy Waley, all models signed by artists, along with models of a godwit, blue heron, pelican, and toucan; largest approx. 10"H; Condition: pelican damaged and repaired at neck
• Keith Collis carved rooster and
  Keith Collis carved rooster and parrot together with a Strawser squirrel and eaglet tallest - 18 3/4" h. ?
• FOUR CARVED AMERICAN BIRDS.
  FOUR CARVED AMERICAN BIRDS. Second half 20th century. Two are by John B. Cowden, Sevierville, Tennessee, and are small birds perched on branches. Ink stamp on bottom. 4.5"h. and 3.5"h. And a nicely painted dove, damage to beak. 4.5"h. and poly wood key rack, two swiveling birds and black and white worn paint. 10.75"h.`75
• HALF-SIZE RUFFED GROUSEA. Elmer
  HALF-SIZE RUFFED GROUSEA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 7 in. long A special seven-inch game bird carving with dropped wings, carved thighs, and a raised crest. The carved base was finished with Crowell's painted grass motif and is signed with his rectangular stamp. Excellent original paint with light wear and touch-up to foot putty. Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 15, related example illustrated.
• Four artisan carved and painted
  Four artisan carved and painted bird figures signed, Russell Coburn Ranging in heights 3.25” - 4.5”H Condition: two with small loss to beak CT Transfer Fee $10
• BIRD CARVING - Hand carved and
  BIRD CARVING - Hand carved and painted Killdeer by James Peacock. 6 1/2''H x 10''L old repairs to legs chips to wings and tail feathers.
• Carved & Painted Figurine of
  Carved & Painted Figurine of Birdsin a tree signed Carlton 1987 12''.
• CURLEW DECOY. American 20th
  CURLEW DECOY. American 20th century. Wooden hollow bodied bird initialed ''NK'' for Nathaniel Kirby Tuckertown New Jersey (son of Ken Kirby). Glass eyes and a removable bill made from a pitchfork tine. 17 1/2''h.
• FOLKSY CARVING. Natural finish
  FOLKSY CARVING. Natural finish wood 20th century. Goofus bird by Carl Snavely (Lancaster Pennsylvania 1915-1983). Carved initials on base ''CS''. 4 1/2''h. Good condition.
• CARVED SHOREBIRD SCULPTURES Lot
  CARVED SHOREBIRD SCULPTURES Lot of (2) Carved and Painted Long-Billed Curlews, incl: Highly detailed sculpture with glass eyes, standing atop a piece of driftwood, set on a black painted wooden base, signed on underside "BTB, 11#, JEP", 10 1/8" high, 19 1/4" x 3 1/2", good condition; and Unsigned folk art bird, with painted feather detail, set in a rectangular beveled edge painted wooden base, 14 3/4" high, 15" x 3 3/4".
• 2 PIECE DOUG CHEEZUM BIRD CARVINGS:
  2 PIECE DOUG CHEEZUM BIRD CARVINGS: To include 1) Shorebird with fine feathering and detail. Mounted to circular wood base with piece of driftwood. Burned signature and dated 4-28-84. 10'' h. x 12 1/2''. 2) Green wing teal drake with fine feathering and detail. Mounted to wood base. 9 1/8'' h. x 13 1/2''.CONDITION: Note broken / missing tip feathers on teal.
• GROUP OF FOUR CARVED WOODEN BIRD
  GROUP OF FOUR CARVED WOODEN BIRD SCULPTURESGroup of Four Carved Wooden Bird Sculptures , comprising: Long Billed Curlew in two woods, signed and dated A. Eisenbrand 1982, two small birds in buckeye burl and persimmon wood, respectively, both signed and dated Earl M. Brinter 1997, Aankka (Finland) blue stained stylized model of a bird. 7.5 in. x 13 in. x 3 in., Lengths 3.5 in., and 5.25 in. 9.25 in. x 12 in. x 4 in. Provenance: The Estate of Stephen Weinroth, Nantucket, Massachusetts Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• TWO MINIATURE SHOREBIRD CARVINGS
  TWO MINIATURE SHOREBIRD CARVINGS 20TH CENTURY HEIGHTS 2.75” AND 3”.TWO MINIATURE SHOREBIRD CARVINGS, 20th Century, A black-bellied plover and a curlew. Both mounted on simulated mushroom cap bases. Signed "by Collins". Dimensions: Heights 2.75" and 3".
• Anthony Elmer Crowell
  Anthony Elmer Crowell (Massachusetts 1862-1951) two miniature decoys: bobwhite on painted wood rock some wear/loss to beak and tip of tail; and shore bird on painted wood rock some wear/loss to tip of beak and tail small area of lost paint on belly possible touchups wire legs detached from base both stamped ''A.E. Crowell East Harwich Mass '' along with very fine miniature woodpecker in the style of Crowell wire legs mounted to hang on piece of bark bark repaired.
• TWO LIFE-SIZE BIRD CARVINGSBy
  TWO LIFE-SIZE BIRD CARVINGSBy Stan Sparre of Cape Cod Massachusetts. A vireo and a downy woodpecker both mounted on driftwood bases. Each signed on base Stan Sparre''.''
• (4) CARVED BIRDS - Including: A
  (4) CARVED BIRDS - Including: A Pair of Brown Ducks by David B. Ward with his stamp undated circa late 70s 8'' & 9'' long; PLUS Seagull with wings spread on log signed 'H. Bullner' 7 1/2'' tall 11'' wide at wings; PLUS Swallow Tailed Gull in Flight un
• GROUSE ON A BIRCH LIMBLionel
  GROUSE ON A BIRCH LIMBLionel Dwyer Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2007 29 1/2 in. tall on base Dwyer is a competitive decorative bird carver with numerous championships to his name, including the World Championship four years after this bird was made. This carving is signed and dated on the bottom of the simulated birch branch. Original paint with light wear and some broken crest tips on top of head.
• 3 CARVED WOODEN BIRDS3 carved
  3 CARVED WOODEN BIRDS3 carved wooden birds all on wood bases, 2 shore birds 13 1/2"H & 11 1/2"h also a crow 11 1/4"H x 14"L Condition: Condition: reports for specific items are available by calling Dave Pritchard at 1-740-503-8216 or emailing dave.pritchard@e-merge.com
• Two painted metal shore birds a
  Two painted metal shore birds a carved wood example and a silhouette of a crow 12.5"l.
• FOUR DECORATIVE BIRD CARVINGS
  FOUR DECORATIVE BIRD CARVINGS CONTEMPORARYFOUR DECORATIVE BIRD CARVINGS Contemporary A hooded merganser, height 11.5", a standing yellowlegs, height 10", a wood duck signed on base "D. Siebert", height 6", and a pair of curlews mounted together on a driftwood base, length 33".
• HUDSONIAN CURLEWA. Elmer Crowell
  HUDSONIAN CURLEWA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 13 3/4 in. long An early Crowell shorebird decoy with writing on the underside that appears to be by William Mackey and Lloyd Johnson, identifying this as a Hudsonian curlew. Since the bill is replaced, this bird may have begun as a willet decoy. An incised "M" rig marking can be seen behind the stick hole. Original paint with heavy gunning wear to wood and some darkening. Replaced bill and restored wing tip chip. Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 141, related decoy illustrated.
• Thre contemporary artisan carved
  Thre contemporary artisan carved and painted wood bird figures, signed, R. Coburn. 3.5”H, 4.5”H & 5.75”H Condition: good overall, one beak with slight loss CT Transfer Fee $20