Jewelry, Modern and Southern
Fri, Mar 18, 2016 05:00PM EDT - Sun, Mar 20, 2016 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 179
Collection of Jim Holmes Bird Carvings
Estimate: $300 - $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 |
with Additional Wood Carvings
Tryon, North Carolina, 20th century, including "NUTHATCH", signed "JIM HOLMES/TRYON, N.C.", 2-1/2 in.; swan with golden egg, signed "JIM HOLMES/TRYON, NC", 3-1/2 in.; "NUTHATCH/CATALPA" signed "JIM HOLMES/TRYON, NC" and "P2", 3 in. [edge of tail rough]; "LITTLE HUMMER/KOA WOOD" signed "JIM HOLMES/TRYON, NC" and "192", 2-1/2 in. [tail broken]; painted "WOOD DUCK" signed "JIM HOLMES/TRYON, NC" and "3-B-19", 3-1/4 in.; with four additional figures, including black bear, stamped "JAPAN" on a back foot, 2-1/4 in. [chip from front foot; possible repair to back foot], turtle not signed [tip of tail missing], small bird, no marks, and squirrel, no marks, height varies from 1/2 to 2-1/2 in.; and musical carved wood stand in the shape of a plate with flowers carved in low relief on rim, no marks, 3 x 10 in. [music box works at time of examination]
Buyer Pays Actual Shipping Cost--Shipping estimates can be provided prior to the sale. After the sale, items must be paid for before shipping quotes will be provided. Clients are also welcomed to make their own shipping arrangements. We can also provide a list of transport companies for items too large to be shipped.
