Allen J. King Miniature Dove Family

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

One of the finest King carvings 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, the upper bird has a replaced bill.

Literature: Joseph Ellis, “Birds in Wood and Paint,” Hanover, NH, 2009, front cover and pp. 108-113, King carvings illustrated and discussed. Copley Fine Art Auctions, "The Sporting Sale 2021," Plymouth, MA, July 9-10, 2021, lot 104, related family illustrated.