Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 311
Two Carved Wood Figural Swords
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
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 |
likely carved during World War II, each hilt in the form of a figure, one a tropical female, the scabbard each in two parts, depicting the female surrounded by flowers, the other a U.S. army soldier in uniform, holding cap, the scabbard with profile of a soldier with cap, reading "U.S. Army", floral decoration, each with curved metal blade, metal supports, raised on square metal stands, taller 30 in.
Provenance: Purchased from Just Folk, Summerland, California, August 2017, noted as Ex Mendelsohn Collection; Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition
scratching and scuffing throughout, embedded dirt, a few chips and losses to painted finish, blades with scratching, discoloration and rusting, one blade tip cut missing, some separation to scabbard and grip, bases with scratching and discoloration
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