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Arnold T. Melbye Chickadee

Arnold T. Melbye (1932-2000) South Yarmouth, MA, c. 1965

Arnold T. Melbye – Chickadee – 2009
$1,495
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesSongbirdPoseFeederSignedyesFormDecorative

The catalog record

Arnold T. Melbye (1932-2000) South Yarmouth, MA, c. 1965 A chickadee feeding on a sunflower seed, mounted on a drift wood base. Exhibits very realistic paint, raised and crossed wing tips and carved tail feathers. Signed "MELBYE" on underside. Chip to tail; five small chew marks on top and bottom of tail.

Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico

Provenance

Private Collection, New Mexico

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2026—Original$2,520
Feb 2021ExcellentOriginal$2,760

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