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E. Frank Adams Running Golden Plover
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944) West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910
$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesPloverPoseStandardSize11"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944) West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910 11 in. long
A golden plover in a rare running pose with a split tail and green stippled paint along the back. This shorebird with its reaching pose is among the best executions by the talented Vineyard carver. Original paint with gunning wear, including some flaking mostly to left side, and chipping to wing tips.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection
Provenance
Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent E. Frank Adams Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $720 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2018 | — | — | $480 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $360 |
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Original | $900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All E. Frank Adams sales