Makers / Arnold T. Melbye / Songbird

Arnold T. Melbye Life-size Cardinal

Arnold T. Melbye (1909-2000) South Yarmouth, MA, c. 1970

$2,520

Brought, including buyer's premium

Estimate $2,000–$3,000

Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026

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SpeciesSongbirdPoseTurned headSize11"PaintOriginalSignedyesFormDecorative

The catalog record

Arnold T. Melbye (1909-2000) South Yarmouth, MA, c. 1970 7 3/4 in. tall, 11 in. long

This dropped-wing carving has finely incised feather detail and a turned head. Signed by the maker on underside of bird. Original paint with light wear. Tight shrinkage crack above base of bill.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Arnold T. Melbye Songbirds to cross the block.

Sold	Condition	Paint	Brought
Feb 2021	Excellent	Original	$2,760
Jul 2009	—	—	$1,495

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Arnold T. Melbye sales