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Robert Morse Miniature Goldfinch
Robert Morse (1910-1959) Ellsworth, ME, c. 1950
$460
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$700under estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
SpeciesSongbirdFormMiniature
The catalog record
Robert Morse (1910-1959) Ellsworth, ME, c. 1950 Morse carved birds for the Massachusetts Audubon Society in the 1950s. His partly faded signature is on the side of the driftwood base and "goldfinch" is written on the bottom. In very good original condition; a small tail chip has been professionally restored.
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 | $1,020 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $960 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Morse sales