The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2
Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 558
Ernest F. Muehlmatt
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 |
(Maryland/Pennsylvania, 1927-2016)
Great Horned Owl, unsigned, finely carved, burnt and painted wood, leaves, on naturalistic base, wood plinth, 29-1/2 x 19 in. [Naturalist]
Note: Ernie Muehlmatt won the Ward World Championship Carving Competition three times during the 1970s. His carvings rarely come to auction. Peter Tillou likely recognized Muehlmatt as a master carver and invested in this powerful piece along with others.
Provenance: Wild Wings Decoy Den, Fort Myers, Florida, purchased in 1986 for $17,000 (accompanied by the original receipt); The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
some rhododendron leaves reglued, one off but present, small losses to prey's feathers on proper right wing
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