Makers / Elmer Crowell / Plover
Elmer Crowell Semipalmated Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$21,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $15,000–$20,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
A finely executed and highly detailed life-size shorebird mantle carving signed on the bottom with the maker's rectangular stamp. Original paint, a minute paint rub at bill tip, and some minor wear on legs. Thigh putty appears original with some discoloration.
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