Makers / Elmer Crowell / Plover
Elmer Crowell Black Bellied Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915
$8,050
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $7,500–$9,500
Sold 17 Jan 2011at The Winter Sale 2011 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 An early "beetle head" mantel 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