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Allen J. King Miniature Mallard Pair With Ducklings
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
$13,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesMallardConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 2 1/2 in. tall
A mallard family with five ducklings on a signed burl base. Original paint with minimal wear.
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 Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2025 | — | — | $480 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| Feb 2021 | Excellent | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Original | $3,900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales