Makers / Allen J. King / Upland Game
Allen J. King Miniature Quail Family
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023
SpeciesUpland GamePaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 1 1/2 in. tall
A finely carved and painted family of bobwhite on a burl base signed "A. J. King." Original paint with light wear.
Literature: Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint," Lebanon, NH, 2009, p. 108, fig. 11.7, related carving illustrated.
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