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Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 24

Three Bird Form Black Forest Wall Brackets

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

late 19th/early 20th century, one pheasant carved perched on a leafy branch, with spread wings, glass eyes, 11-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 9 in.; the other perched on fruit, nuts and leaves, atop a waisted urn, 12-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.; one depicting two birds above nest inset in leaves and branches, demilune shelf, 10-1/2 x 11-5/8 x 6-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina

Condition

first with chips to tip of wings, small hole to one wing, second with two breaks and glue repairs to wings, hole to verso, each with embedded dirt, rubbing/discoloration to patina, scratching and wear throughout consistent with age and use