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Allen J. King Miniature Wild Turkey Bust
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
$600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesUpland GameConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 3 1/2 in. tall plaque
Exceptionally rare, if not unique, miniature wild turkey bust mounted on a beveled oval plaque. The turkey exhibits bold paint. The plaque bears a leather loop for hanging. Signed by the maker on the edge of the plaque. Excellent original paint with minimal wear and some minor glue visible at snood seam.
Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
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