Makers / E. Frank Adams / Plover
E. Frank Adams Golden Plover
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944) West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$1,800under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal
The catalog record
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944) West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, c. 1910 A tack-eyed shorebird decoy with slight split-tail carving and a stringing hole. An excellent example by this talented Vineyard maker. Original paint with minor craquelure, light gunning wear, and possible minor darkening to flaking.
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 | $1,440 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jul 2018 | — | — | $480 |
| 12 Feb 2016 | — | Original | $360 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All E. Frank Adams sales