Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auctions | Session II

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 411

Fine Black Forest Bear Carved 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
probably Swiss, late 19th century, tree form stand with a cub seated atop the tree form hat rack, standing bear below behind a branch form umbrella stand with tin liner, 82 x 29 x 24 in. - Provenance: Property from a duPont Family Estate, Charlottesville, Virginia

Condition

excellent condition overall, some minor shrinkage cracks, back with some fading and discoloration, flaking to paint on tin tray, other minor cracks and surface flaws
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