British & Continental Auction | September 26, 2024
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 244
Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Form Hall Tree
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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/German, 19th/early 20th century, naturalistic base surmounted by standing mother bear grasping trunk of tree with shield form beveled mirror plate, branching arms, and seated bear cub, branch form ovoid umbrella stand support ring, joint construction at middle of tree, approximately 79 x 26 x 23 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee
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Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee
rubbing and losses to surface of wood, large crack to stump at mother bear's feet, some cracks to bear's arms and neck, surface dust and accretion
