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Emporium Auction | May 23, 2024

Thu, May 23, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 759

Achille Bloch Porcelain Dog Band

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

French, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising nine figures, each holding instrument and in period dress, bases marked with crossed swords and "A B", each approximately 4-7/8 x 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of the Late Janet M. and Clarence L. Adams, Jr., Raleigh, North Carolina

Condition

scattered small chips, cracks, and losses, some loss to gilt and enamel, scattered repairs and retouch (see blacklight photos); one with loss to proper right hand; one with loss to top of guitar (retained)

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Estate of the Late Janet M. and Clarence L. Adams, Jr., Raleigh, North Carolina