Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 625

Black Forest Bear Carved Walnut Mirror

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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

Swiss, early 20th century, deeply carved frame, crest with seated bear with leaf and acorn decoration, climbing bear on right side, reclining bear on lower left, traces of polychroming, 51 x 29 in.

Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina

Condition

backboard and mirror plate replaced, carved frame is good overall, some very minor losses to carving and typical shrinkage at joints, possible retouch at polychroming (frame refinished)

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