Makers / Elmer Crowell / Plover
Elmer Crowell Black Bellied Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915
$8,625
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $10,000–$14,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 An early "beetle head" mantle shorebird carving. Signed in pencil, "A.E. Crowell, Maker, East Harwich, Mass," on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minor craquelure and flaking. Professional touch-up to filler around bill and leg joints.
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