Allen J. King Miniature Wood Duck Pair With Ducklings

Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1950 2 in. tall

An outstanding pair of summer ducks with five ducklings. The adults feature carved primary feathers with highly detailed paint. Signed "A.J. King" on the side of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Eve duPont Remer Collection, purchased at the Crossroads of Sport Private Collection, by descent in the family 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

Eve duPont Remer Collection, purchased at the Crossroads of Sport Private Collection, by descent in the family Private Collection, Houston, Texas