Makers / Elmer Crowell / Plover
Elmer Crowell Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$42,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $30,000–$40,000over estimate
Sold Apr 2026at Guyette & Deeter April 2026 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesPloverSize8.5"ConditionMint
The catalog record
Very rare upland plover. Raised wingtips and relief tail feather carving. Maker’s rectangle stamp on underside. Measures 8.5” long, stands 9” tall.
Provenance
Jim and Diane Cook collection.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Elmer Crowell Plover to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $21,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $10,200 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $15,600 |
| Apr 2024 | Excellent | Original | $144,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales