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Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 43

Pair of Ceramic Owl Figures Mounted as Lamps

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

Continental, 20th century, each in the form of a white glazed owl on naturalistic base with molded flowers, painted and gilt highlights, mounted on carved wood bases, 32 x 10 in. to finial; with pair of vellum shades, 11 x 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in.

Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, some rubbing and losses to paint and gilding, a few small chips and losses to flowers, not tested for functionality; shades with some light staining, one with small tears at top

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