Makers / E. Frank Adams / Plover
E. Frank Adams Golden Plover
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944)(attr.) West Tisbury, MA, c. 1900
$360
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$800under estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal
The catalog record
E. Frank Adams (1871-1944)(attr.) West Tisbury, MA, c. 1900 An early plump shorebird from the Vineyard with tight stippling. Early decoy masters' patterns were often created with the wood at hand. Adams' later decoys were thinner and flat sided. Original paint with even gunning wear and roughness to tail.
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 2015 | — | Original | $900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All E. Frank Adams sales