Emporium Auction
Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 13
Three Black Forest Carved Objects
Estimate: $100 - $300
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, comprising: basket form cup aloft three standing bears, each with removable walking stick, raised on circular, naturalistic base, 5-1/2 in.; tree trunk form inkwell with inset glass inkwell and nickel silver hinged cap, stamped to rim "Ger.Sil", with associated later carved wood bear form pen, inkwell 3-1/8 in.; carved bird form and leafy bud vase, raised on oval naturalistic base, 7 in.
Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina
Condition
possible repair to cup interior, one bear with broken hand and broken arm, embedded dust; inkwell with rubbing and wear to painted finish, discoloration, cap dented, glass liner appears to have cracks, pen with some scratching; vase with residue, chips to bird's tail and leaves, embedded dust
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