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Allen J. King Miniature Mourning Dove Pair
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituare, RI, c. 1940
$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesDoveConfigPairSize5.75"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2FormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituare, RI, c. 1940 5 3/4 in. long
A pair of mourning doves perched on a wooden branch mounted on a circular beveled base. The exceptional carvings display raised wing tips and the branch bears the maker's white signature. Excellent original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Provenance
Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Allen J. King Doves to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Excellent | Original | $7,200 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $13,200 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $21,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales