Allen J. King Miniature Pintail Pair With Ducklings
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1940 2 in. tall, base is 4 1/2 in. long
A carved family consisting of a drake, a hen, and five animated young. Signed "A.J. King" on the base. Retains the desirable Crossroads of Sport, NY, label on the underside of the base. Excellent original paint with minimal wear, tip of drake's tail is missing, and rear duckling has restored bill tip.
Provenance: Private Collection, Houston, Texas
Literature: Joseph Ellis, “Birds in Wood and Paint,” Hanover, NH, 2009, front cover and pp. 108-113, King carvings illustrated and discussed.
Provenance
Private Collection, Houston, Texas
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Allen J. King Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $960 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Feb 2021 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Original | $840 |
| Jul 2011 | — | Original | $2,990 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales