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Allen J. King Miniature Wood Duck Pair
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1930
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800
Sold 17 Feb 2017at The Winter Sale 2017 — Copley
SpeciesWood DuckConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1930 2 3/4 in. tall
Signed by the maker on the side of the base. Crossroads of Sport, Inc. paper label on the bottom. Original paint with flaking to drake's feet.
Provenance: Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey
Literature: Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint," Lebanon, NH, 2009, p. 107, similar miniatures illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Far Hills, New Jersey
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent Allen J. King Wood Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $14,400 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $15,600 |
| 12 Feb 2015 | — | Original | $1,020 |
| Jul 2011 | — | — | $3,738 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Allen J. King sales