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Frank Finney Folk Art Bird Tree
Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1990
$33,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalSignedyesFormDecorative
The catalog record
Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1990 14 1/2 in. tall
This colorful bird tree displays eleven different birds. Each carving is mounted on a branch which is set in a painted wooden base. Signed with the maker's stylized "Frank Finney" ink stamp on the bottom of the base. Carved in the Pennsylvania tradition, this notable work is one of the artist's great pieces of folk art. Original paint with light wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Frank Finney Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $2,760 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $2,160 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,320 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $750 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,100 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Frank Finney sales