Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 622
Fine Black Forest Walnut Bear Form Umbrella Stand
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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, in the form of a well carved standing bear with glass eyes, open mouth with polychromed highlights, collar around neck with carved wooden chain, 44 in.
Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina
Condition
metal drip basin replaced, typical shrinkage cracks, with some infill and color retouch, losses to polychroming at bear's mouth, other typical minor surface flaws
