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Allen J. King Miniature Great Horned Owl
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
$39,000
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesOwlPaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 6 in. tall
A miniature masterwork and one of the most important King carvings known. A related bird of prey carving of red-tailed hawks is found on the dust jacket of the miniature book "Birds in Wood and Paint" by Joseph Ellis. Signed on the perch. Original paint with light wear and minor restoration to left wing tip.
Provenance: William V. Tripp III Collection
Provenance
William V. Tripp III Collection
Comparable sales
The 1 most recent Allen J. King Owl to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $20,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales