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Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1083

Pair Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Bookends

Estimate: $500 - $700

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
Continental, 19th/20th century, classical robed figures reading and writing, gilt bronze and metal bases, leaf and bead borders, floral rosettes, raised on four feet, 9-1/4 x 10-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.Provenance: Private Florida Collection

Condition

scattered surface scratches, areas of discoloration and tarnishing, residue buildup, areas of gilt loss; one foot not fully secured to base; possible repair to man's book and writing utensil, book slightly loose; one floral rosette not fully secured to base (screw possibly stripped)
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