Allen J. King Miniature Pheasant Pair
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 3 1/4 in. tall
A pair of pheasants with incised wings and detailed feather paint treatment. The male stands and the hen sits on a wooden base. A related pair is in the prized King collection at the Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center. Signed by the maker on the back of wooden base. Excellent original paint with minimal wear, including minor chip to tip of hen's tail feather, and flake on cock's crest.
Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Literature: Joseph Ellis, “Birds in Wood and Paint,” Hanover, NH, 2009, p. 110, related carvings illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Allen J. King upland game birds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Feb 2025 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Original | $1,680 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales