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Premier Auction - Session II - March 25, 2023

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1085

Pair of Monumental Painted Cast Metal Figural Allegorical Torchieres

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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

American/Continental, 19th century, black painted cast metal or spelter torchieres in the form of two Native American figures representing America on circular bases, wired for electricity, 66-1/2 x 12-1/2 in.; with two frosted glass shades

Condition

some weathering and losses to paint, surface dirt and accretion, both figures missing elements (unused holes at hands), one section of woman's torch shaft with separation at back and some minor areas of rust, shades not secured in sockets (no screws), not tested for functionality

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Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia