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Allen J. King Miniature Dove Family

Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940

Allen J. King – Miniature Dove Family – 2023
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023

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SpeciesDoveConditionExcellentPaintOriginalFormMiniature

The catalog record

Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 5 in. tall, 4 1/4 in. wide

A fine King carving depicting this highly coveted species. A rare miniature mourning dove family with two raised-wing adults and two chicks in a nest on a branch. The branch bears the maker's inked inscription and is mounted on a wooden base. Excellent original paint with minimal wear. Lead bird and branch are slightly loose on their mounts.

Provenance: Private Collection, purchased from an estate in Connecticut

Provenance

Private Collection, purchased from an estate in Connecticut

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent Allen J. King Doves to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2022—Original$13,200
Jul 2021—Original$21,600
Feb 2021ExcellentOriginal$5,400

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales