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Elmer Crowell Life-size Piping Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$11,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 5 in. tall
This mantel shorebird carving with delicately blended feathering is signed by the maker with his rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base. Original paint with light wear.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, no piping plover illustrated.
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