Lot 180

Pair of Fine Stone Garden Jesters

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

Continental, late 19th/early 20th century, possibly carved marble, each holding aÿfoliate cushionÿforming aÿpedestal,ÿone seated cross legged, one lying on his back with his feet supporting the pedestal/cushion, each on ornately detailed carved stone plinthsÿdepicting branches and other natural elements, each 38 x 17 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

very good condition overall, wear commensurate with age and outdoor use, richly patinated surfaces, small chips at base of both plinths, old surface crack at knee of seated jester, also chip at one toe