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Elmer Crowell Golden Plover In Fall Plumage
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$25,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $8,000–$12,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesPloverSize10"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 10 in. long
According to hunting lore, carvings painted in molting plumage, such as this one, were favored because the birds were hunted more heavily during these transitional seasons. Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Henry Bishop Collection
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 223, golden plover illustrated.
Provenance
Henry Bishop 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