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Elmer Crowell Golden Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 A fine working decoy in breeding plumage. Original paint and bill, with gunning wear and professional touch-up to right shoulder.
Literature: Adele Earnest, "The Art of the Decoy," West Chester, PA, 1965, p. 55, plate 34, similar decoys illustrated. Decoys Unlimited, Inc., "Our Annual Summer Decoy Sale," West Barnstable, MA, 2008, lot 508, exact decoy illustrated. John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1990, p. 145, similar decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $36,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $32,400 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $25,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $22,800 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $21,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales