A few examples of appraisal values for
SPARROW

• GOLDFINCH AND SPARROWPeter Peltz
  GOLDFINCH AND SPARROWPeter Peltz (1915-2001) Sandwich, MA, c. 1970 sparrow is 4 1/2 in. long The goldfinch exhibits the species identification and "Peter Peltz." signature on the bottom. The sparrow is signed "P. Peltz." Original paint with moderate wear and slightly blunted bill tips.
• LIFE-SIZE SPARROWAttributed to
  LIFE-SIZE SPARROWAttributed to Peter Peltz of East Sandwich. Mounted on a driftwood base. Unsigned.
• PHOEBE AND SPARROWPeter Peltz
  PHOEBE AND SPARROWPeter Peltz (1915-2001) Sandwich, MA, c. 1970 both are 5 in. long Peter Peltz (1915-2001) carved his first bird while at sea serving as a lieutenant in the Navy during World War II. After seeing action in both the Mediterranean and Pacific theatres, Peltz returned to the States, married, and moved to Cape Cod where he began carving in earnest. One of his works graced the Oval Office during John F. Kennedy’s tenure. The president was given the carving by his wife, Jacqueline, who owned at least three Peltz carvings. The phoebe exhibits the species identification and "P Peltz" signature on the bottom. The sparrow is signed "Peter Peltz." Original paint with moderate wear.
• Rare John Abbot watercolor
  Rare John Abbot watercolor (British/Georgia, 1751-1840), Sparrow Hawk (American Kestrel), No. 9, circa 1791, Abbot notes: "10 inches long, 21 broad, weight 3 ounce & an half…feeds much on grasshoppers & C.", watercolor and graphite on laid paper affixed to Chetham Library's volume, bordered paper, original page 11-1/8 x 8-5/8 in., volume page 16-1/8 x 11-7/8 in.; black-painted and gilt wood frame. Glue tacked at edges, light grime, very light toning; frame with abrasions. Collection of artist; John Leigh Philips, 1761-1814, Manchester; John Radcliffe, a proprietor and librarian of Chetham Library; Chetham Library, Manchester; Christie's, New York, October 1, 1980, lot 127 (four volumes); Andrew Crawley, Director, Ibarcord Group Fine Arts; Purchased by the Griffins in January, 1981.
• Boehm porcelain figure of a tree
  Boehm porcelain figure of a tree sparrow H: 8 in. Perched on a fallen branch with foliate decorations. Bottom stamped ''Boehm Tree Sparrow'' with shape number 463E. Over all fine condition.
• Five engravings after A. Wilson,
  Five engravings after A. Wilson, from American Ornithology , Philadelphia, first edition, 1808-1814: including Passenger Pigeon, Blue Mountain Warbler ; Barn Sparrow…, plate 38; American Sparrow Hawk, Field Sparrow…, plate 16; Turkey Buzzard…, plate 75; Maryland Yellow throat…Indigo bird, Summer Red Bird , plate 6, hand-colored engravings on wove and laid paper, unframed, pages 10-5/8 x 13-5/8 in. to 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. All with paper tape verso edges or abrasion where removed, handling grime, foxing, toning, three with pencil inscriptions at bottom.
• Rare John Abbot watercolor
  Rare John Abbot watercolor (British/Georgia, 1751-1840), Summer Sparrow or Grass Sparrow, No. 49, Abbot notes "is the only one I believe that stays with us all the year, the rest leaving us in the spring, has a pretty note in the spring, is chiefly on the ground in the grass, is 6 inches long & 8 broad, 12 feathers in the tail. Nest compost of dried grass on the ground and under some small bush among the grass, small white oblong eggs," watercolor and graphite on laid paper affixed to Chetham Library's volume, bordered paper, original page 11-1/8 x 8-5/8 in., volume page 16-1/8 x 11-7/8 in.; black-painted gilt wood frame. Tacked at edges with glue, very minor foxing; frame with abrasions. Collection of artist; John Leigh Philips, 1761-1814, Manchester; John Radcliffe, a proprietor and librarian of Chetham Library; Chetham Library, Manchester; Christie's, New York, October 1, 1980, lot 127 (four volumes); Andrew Crawley, Director, Ibarcord Group Fine Arts; Purchased by the Griffins, probably in January, 1981.
• John James Audubon (American
  John James Audubon (American 1785-1851) "American Sparrow Hawk" Plate 142 hand-colored engraving with aquatint from Birds of America Havell edition sheet 38 1/2 in. x 25 3/4 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
• Olga Levchenko (Russian, Born 1974)
  Olga Levchenko (Russian, Born 1974) "Sparrow." Watercolor on paper, signed lower right in pencil. Image size 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", matted overall approx. 13-1/4"H x 16"W.
• SALDARRIAGA Maria (American 20th
  SALDARRIAGA Maria (American 20th C): Oval Portrait of a Sparrow Painting on Porcelain sight size 12 1/4'' x 10'' signed dated '03 carved frame 17'' x 14 1/2''.
• A Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty
  A Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty Bird Lark Sparrow perched on volcanic ash with red gild and twinpod blossoms. Height 5 1/2 inches.
• (AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after) HAVELL
  (AUDUBON JOHN JAMES after) HAVELL ROBERT Fox-coloured Sparrow Fringilla Iliaca. Plate CVIII. London 1831. Engraving with etching aquatint and hand-coloring on J. Whatman paper watermarked 1836. 26 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches.
• Two Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty
  Two Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty Birds Lark Sparrow and Blue Tit Parus the first depicted perched on a flowering volcanic ash formation the second a rock formation. Height of taller 6 1/2 inches.
• GOEBEL PORCELAIN BIRD FIGURINE,
  GOEBEL PORCELAIN BIRD FIGURINE, SPARROWGloss porcelain bird with grey, brown, blue, and black colors throughout. Goebel backstamp on bottom. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 2"W x 2.5"H Manufacturer: Goebel Hummel Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age related wear.
• Watercolor on paper ''A White
  Watercolor on paper ''A White Crowned Sparrow'' by noted Ct. folk artist Evelyn S. Dubiel (b. 1922). Sight 6 9/16'' x 4 9/16''.
• ALLAN HOUSER, SPARROW HAWK,
  ALLAN HOUSER, SPARROW HAWK, 1975Allan Houser, (Chiricahua Apache, 1914 - 1994) Sparrow Hawk, 1975, bronze, edition 11 of 24 inscribed at base: Allan Houser 11/24 © bronze, edition 11 of 24 Dimensions: 5 x 12 x 2 1/2 in. (12.70 x 30.48 x 6.35 cm.), height with base: 9 in. (22.86 cm.) Provenance: The Georgia and Charles Loloma Collection
• NICOLAS AFRICANO / A SPARROW
  NICOLAS AFRICANO / A SPARROW PURSUED A MOTH (1987 OIL)Nicolas Africano (Illinois, b. 1948) A Sparrow Pursued a Moth , 1987 Oil and wax on canvas 20" x 17" The image of a seated smoking man with the titular sparrow and moth flying around him, done on canvas that has been stretched across a beveled wooden strainer. Provenance : From the Bill & Ellen Morgan collection. Bill Morgan is a professor emeritus of English at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. It was there that he befriended Nicolas Africano, and he quickly became a patron and collector of the Africano's work as well; for a time Morgan rented Africano a room, occasionally accepting artwork in lieu of payment. This far-reaching collection from an early adopter gives a unique opportunity to access rare early works and get an expansive view of the artist during several pivotal moments in his journey. Alternate spelling : Nicholas Africano Condition Very good condition, with no issues noted under blacklight inspection.
• Six stuffed birds, a kingfisher,
  Six stuffed birds, a kingfisher, a wren, a seagull, an ork, a hen harrier and a jay, two stoats and a pike, eight cases in total
• Prideaux John Selby (English
  Prideaux John Selby (English 1788-1867) "Common Cormorant" "Stock Dove Rock Pigeon" "Rook" "Starling Rose Coloured Pastor" and "Fieldfare Thrush Redwing Blackbird" five hand-colored prints unknown edition sights 17 1/2 in. x 11 in. to 22 in. x 16 in. attractively matted and framed.
• FRIENDLY SPARROW 1012225 - LLADRO
  FRIENDLY SPARROW 1012225 - LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGUREA girl gently holds a bird. No box. Issued: 1992 Dimensions: 9"H x 6"W Manufacturer: Lladro Country of Origin: Spain
• Spode Birds Little Owl Montagu's
  Spode Birds Little Owl Montagu's Harrier and Mallard modelled by Eva Spooner (3)
• GIRL WITH SPARROW 1004758 -
  GIRL WITH SPARROW 1004758 - LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGURINEYoung girl holding a sparrow. Glossy finish; Lladro backstamp on bottom. Missing index finger on right hand. Artist: Salvador Furi� Issued: 1971-1979 Dimensions: 11.5"H Country of Origin: Spain Manufacturer: Lladro Condition: Please carefully read the description of the item for the condition.
• A filled silver model of a bird
  A filled silver model of a bird of prey, perched on a stump, 23cm high
• BING & GRONDAHL FIGURINE, SPARROW
  BING & GRONDAHL FIGURINE, SPARROW HAWK 1892Large porcelain figurine of a hawk perching on a tree branch. Glazed finish. Brown and grey coloration. B&G backstamp. Good condition. #hawk #falcon Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 5"L x 4.25"W x 11.25"H Manufacturer: Bing & Grondahl Country of Origin: Denmark Condition: Good.
• SMITH, Ned (American, 1919 - 1985):
  SMITH, Ned (American, 1919 - 1985): 1) Sparrow Hawk, 2) Wild Cat 3) Red Fox, All Charcoals Heightened w/ White, 12.75'' x 9'', unframed, all signed. CONDITION: Red Fox - Taped repair in lower margin, handling creases, upper right corner is missing; Wild cat - Visible staining, several minor tears in margins; Sparrow Hawk - Visible handling creases, staining near margins.
• ATTRIBUTED TO GEOFFREY SPARROW
  ATTRIBUTED TO GEOFFREY SPARROW (BRITISH, 1887-1969) Hunting scene watercolour 24.5 x 33cm
• A Beswick Songthrush 2308 and a
  A Beswick Songthrush 2308 and a Beswick Owl (tail damaged) (2)
• Beswick Pheasant 767B Tawny Owl
  Beswick Pheasant 767B Tawny Owl 3272 and Squirrel 2575
• A group of seven miniature cold
  A group of seven miniature cold painted bronze birds including a partridge and a snipe together with a brass elephant and owl.
• PETER PELTZ LIFE-SIZE SPARROW
  PETER PELTZ LIFE-SIZE SPARROW HAWK MASSACHUSETTS, 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 11”.PETER PELTZ LIFE-SIZE SPARROW HAWK, Massachusetts, 20th Century, With a mouse in its talons. Mounted on driftwood base. Signed on underside. Dimensions: Length 11".
• A LOWESTOFT SPARROW BEAK JUG
  A LOWESTOFT SPARROW BEAK JUG enamelled with a Curtis pattern of a loose spray of puce flowers flanked by sprigs and iron red flowers beneath the swag and iron red edged puce scale border, the handle outlined with a red feathery line, 9cm h, c1780-90
• SPARROW HAWK BY W. RICHARD
  SPARROW HAWK BY W. RICHARD (1894-1996)A sparrow hawk standing on a rock in great paint, carved by Wilfrid Richard (1894-1996), Portneuf County, Quebec, circa 1970. Good condition, minor paint wear on tail. H: 8.75"; W/L: 3"; D/P: 5". FRANCAIS: Sculpture d’un épervier sur un rocher, sculpté par Wilfrid Richard (1894-1996). Belle peinture, usure mineure de la peinture sur la queue. Comté de Portneuf, Qc, circa 1970.
• William Redd Taylor (Virginia, late
  William Redd Taylor (Virginia, late 20th/early 21st century) Bird Studies: Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Sparrow Hawk, Woodcock, each signed lower right "Wm Redd Taylor/May 27, 1976", watercolor over pencil on card, 5-1/4 x 5-7/8 in.; wood frame,
• Sterling silver bird, parrot on
  Sterling silver bird, parrot on tree branch, openwork grapevine, floral base, silver and gilt highlights, Spain, mid 20th century, 33.12 oz.T., 20 x 8-1/2 x 7 in. Property of a Charleston, South Carolina Gentleman.
• Two Worcester sparrow beak cream
  Two Worcester sparrow beak cream jugs, c1765, with underglaze blue border and painted with three Chinese figures, 85 and 87mm h More Information Lip of one restored. Tiny graze on lip of the other and also considerable wear to enamels
• Boehm ''White-Throated'' sparrow
  Boehm ''White-Throated'' sparrow bisque figure 20th century; #430 stamped and titled underneath 9 in. H. Estimate $ 80-125 One flower petal broken and reglued.