Lot 109

Two Patinated Bronze Hunting Trophy Wall Plaques

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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 century, fishing trophyÿcast in high relief with fish, basket, net, and hook, with number "185"; hunting trophy cast in high relief with fox head with articulated jaw, guns, and horn; each bronze plaque mounted to aÿwooden cartoucheÿbackplate, drilled, 12-1/4 x 9-3/4 in.

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

Condition

finely cast, dark brown patina, some losses to metal chains, casting flaw in paddles, crack in branch on "Fox";ÿ minor losses and abrasions to wood plaques
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