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Frank Finney Passenger Pigeon Pair
Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2000
$10,800
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,000–$9,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022
SpeciesDoveConfigPairPoseTurned headSize39"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2000 9 1/2 in. tall, 39 in. long
A refined pair of grand passenger pigeons carved in memorial to this now-extinct species. This rare duo is among the maker's finest presentations. One carving displays a calling bird with an arched back and spread wings, while the other has a slightly turned head and raised wings. The underside bears the maker's stylized "F" signature. Original paint with light wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Frank Finney Doves to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2023 | Excellent | Original | $300 |
| 24 Mar 2023 | Excellent | Original | $540 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $240 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $900 |
| 17 Jan 2011 | — | — | $1,035 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Frank Finney sales