Elmer Crowell Black Bellied Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 12 by 2 ¾ by 6 ¼ in.
Original paint with nice tight even craquelure; very minimal even gunning wear; minute paint flaking to breast and around the face near the bill joint; original metal sleeve in the stick hole; original shoe-button eyes; original bill.
Provenance: Commissioned by Harry V. Long, Cohasset, Massachusetts Private collection, by descent in the family
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Provenance
Commissioned by Harry V. Long, Cohasset, Massachusetts Private collection, by descent in the family
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