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Allen J. King Early Miniature Bobwhite Pair
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
$2,520
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022
SpeciesUpland GameConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 2 1/2 in. tall
A well-fed pair of bobwhite quail with incised wings. Signed “A.J. King” on the lower edge of the driftwood base. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Houston, Texas
Literature: Joseph Ellis, “Birds in Wood and Paint,” Hanover, NH, 2009, title page and p. 108, later related example illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Houston, Texas
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