Makers / Robert Morse / Songbird
Robert Morse Miniature Tufted Titmouse
Robert Morse (1920-1960) Ellsworth, ME, c. 1955
$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesSongbirdPaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Robert Morse (1920-1960) Ellsworth, ME, c. 1955 4 3/4 in. tall
Signed by the maker on the side of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey
Literature: Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint," Lebanon, NH, 2009, p. 145, similar miniatures illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Morse Songbirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $960 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Morse sales