Allen J. King Miniature Wood Duck Pair With Ducklings
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 2 1/4 in. tall
An exquisite pair of summer ducks 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 4 most recent Allen J. King Wood Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $1,320 |
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| Jul 2011 | — | — | $3,738 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales