Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 635
Black Forest Bear Form Stand
Estimate: $500 - $700
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, late 19th/early 20th century, in the form of a very finely carved standing bear with glass eyes, open mouth, and raised arm holding circular carved basin with rustic branch form rim, naturalistic carved circular base, 24 x 12 in.
Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina
Condition
good condition, minor wear to interior basin, slight wear at bear's chin, minor shrinkage cracks and other very minor surface flaws
