Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 234
Pair of Classical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 American, late 19th/early 20th century,ÿ large handled urn form planters on hexagonal plinths and circular bases, all bolted together as made, with drainage holes, 41-1/2 x 20 in.Referenced:ÿMattox, Polly McLeod, Helen Mattox Bost, and Erica George Dines. Private Gardens of Georgia. 2008, p.52.ÿLiterature: for a discussion of similar urns with identical pedestals see;ÿÿISRAEL, Barbara, Mark HAMPTON, and Mick HALES. Antique Garden Ornament: Two Centuries of American Taste. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1999. p. 67, fig. 51.ÿÿ; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
good condition overall, rust and corrosion, scattered surface scratches, layers of old paint with loss and flaking, surface wear and discoloration, hardware inside appears original, wear consistent with age and use in outdoor settingÿ
