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 2 1/2 in. long
An exceptional pheasant pair on a signed burl base. Original paint with minimal wear and minute chip to underside of rooster's bill.
Provenance: Originally purchased by John Harris Clay and Dorothy Norton Clay Private Collection, by descent in the family
Literature: Joseph Ellis, “Birds in Wood and Paint,” Hanover, NH, 2009, front cover and pp. 108-113, King carvings illustrated and discussed.
Provenance
Originally purchased by John Harris Clay and Dorothy Norton Clay Private Collection, by descent in the family
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