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Elmer Crowell Golden Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$13,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $7,000–$10,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2017at Copley, July 2017
SpeciesPloverSize9.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 9 1/2 in. long
A tucked-head shorebird decoy in non-breeding plumage. This over-one-hundred-year-old Crowell decoy is in excellent condition. Original paint with minimal gunning wear.
Provenance: Grant Nelson Collection
Literature: Adele Earnest, "The Art of the Decoy," West Chester, PA, 1965, p. 55, plate 34, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Grant Nelson Collection
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