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Elmer Crowell Black Bellied Plover

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1942

Elmer Crowell – Black-Bellied Plover – 2011
$21,275
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$25,000
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesPloverSize1942"Carved1942

The catalog record

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1942 Exhibits Crowell's mastery of bird carving with superb blending, detailed painted feathering, and pleasing patina. Mounted on a seldom seen incised "eel grass" simulated carved base with a rectangular stamp and "A. E. Crowell, Cape Cod, 1942" written in ink, by Crowell. Outstanding original condition.

Literature: Brian Cullity, "The Songless Aviary: The World of A.E. Crowell & Son," Sandwich, MA, 1992, p. 113, similar pattern illustrated.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Plovers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026Mint—$36,000
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$32,400
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$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