GROUP OF 30 HAND-CARVED AND POLISHED ANIMALS BY ARTHUR L. RITCHOTTE.

Circa 1940, New Haven, CT. Group consists of 17 dogs including Scottie, hound, pekingese, doberman pincer and collie; 5 horses including one with an unusual cropped mane; two seals with upturned heads; male lion; flying squirrel; rabbit; cougar and rat. Note: The carver carved and donated a sculpture of “Handsome Dan” the bulldog mascot of Yale University and presented it to Bob Kiptuh at Yale. The lot is accompanied by an image of the sculpture along with an image of two dog’s busts mounted and used as bookends. SIZE: Overall ranges from 5-1/2″ h to 8-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: Collection of carvings was purchased directly from the estate of the carver and is now being offered for sale. CONDITION: Carvings are in very fine, original condition with undisturbed patina and rich color. 50601-3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2432

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2432	$3,851.25	GROUP OF 30 HAND-CARVED AND POLISHED ANIMALS BY ARTHUR L. RITCHOTTE. Circa 1940, New Haven, CT. Group consists of 17 dogs including Scottie, hound, pekingese, doberman pincer and collie; 5 horses including one with an unusual cropped mane; two seals with upturned heads; male lion; flying squirrel; rabbit; cougar and rat. Note: The carver carved and donated a sculpture of “Handsome Dan” the bulldog mascot of Yale University and presented it to Bob Kiptuh at Yale. The lot is accompanied by an image of the sculpture along with an image of two dog’s busts mounted and used as bookends. SIZE: Overall ranges from 5-1/2″ h to 8-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: Collection of carvings was purchased directly from the estate of the carver and is now being offered for sale. CONDITION: Carvings are in very fine, original condition with undisturbed patina and rich color. 50601-3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2432 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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GROUP OF 30 HAND-CARVED AND POLISHED ANIMALS BY ARTHUR L. RITCHOTTE.