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Allen J. King Miniature Woodcock Pair With Chicks
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $4,000–$6,000under estimate
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022
SpeciesUpland GameConfigPairSize3"PaintOriginalQuantity2SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 base is 3 in. long
An exquisite family of woodcock signed by the maker on the side of the base. Original paint with minimal wear, one chick has chip to bill tip.
Literature: Joseph Ellis, “Birds in Wood and Paint,” Hanover, NH, 2009, front cover and pp. 108-113, King carvings illustrated and discussed.
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