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Lot 301

Very Large Pair Terracotta Architectural Griffins

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

19th/20th century, each seated winged griffin depicted with open mouth, resting on a rectangular plinth, 44-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 23 in.

Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund

Condition

extensive damage throughout, with areas of discoloration and old repair, three wings off but present, large cracks at plinths and other damages