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Frank Finney Barred Owl

Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1990

Frank Finney – Barred Owl – 2021
$5,700
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021

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SpeciesOwlPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1990 23 in. tall

A barred owl with elaborate carving, antiqued paint, and a turned-head. It bears the maker's "Frank Smith Finney" ink stamp signature twice on the underside of the base. In original paint with minimal wear including a small age line in one wing tip and faint cracks in feet.

Provenance: Dale W. Farrell Collection, acquired from Decoys Unlimited

Provenance

Dale W. Farrell Collection, acquired from Decoys Unlimited

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Frank Finney Owls to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
24 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,800
24 Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,500
Jul 2026—Original$1,080
Jul 2026—Original$840
15 Nov 2025ExcellentOriginal$3,000

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Frank Finney sales