Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 621
Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Bench
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
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, the carved back centering a standing bear holding two oak leaf branches, the plank seat with simulated bark and knot carving, supported by two smiling, standing bears with glass eyes, 34 x 60 x 16 in.
Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina
Condition
typical shrinkage cracks and separations at standing bears, with some associated small losses, retouch and infill, some later screws at plank seat attachment
