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Elmer Crowell Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$144,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $70,000–$100,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPloverSize7.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Exceedingly rare semi palmated plover with split tail carving and relief carved primaries. Circa 1910. This is the only known semi palmated plover with carved primaries. Measures 7.25" long.
Provenance
Russ and Karen Goldberger collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Elmer Crowell Plover to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $21,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $42,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $15,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales