EXCEPTIONAL BLACK FOREST CARVED BEAR HALL STAND.

EXCEPTIONAL BLACK FOREST CARVED BEAR HALL STAND. Second half 19th century, Switzerland. This example with single cub and mother bear carved of linden wood depicting the cub sitting at the top of a tree, the mother bear standing at the base of the tree, left paw extended to a branch forming an umbrella holder. Both done with brown glass eyes and open mouths. The whole on a figure 8 form base modeled of stylized branches centering a tin drip pan, raised on carved feet. SIZE: 76-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good overall with original surfaces and good color. Minor and normal shrinkage cracks in mother bear. 9-97895 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

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
	2497	$10,062.50	EXCEPTIONAL BLACK FOREST CARVED BEAR HALL STAND. Second half 19th century, Switzerland. This example with single cub and mother bear carved of linden wood depicting the cub sitting at the top of a tree, the mother bear standing at the base of the tree, left paw extended to a branch forming an umbrella holder. Both done with brown glass eyes and open mouths. The whole on a figure 8 form base modeled of stylized branches centering a tin drip pan, raised on carved feet. SIZE: 76-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good overall with original surfaces and good color. Minor and normal shrinkage cracks in mother bear. 9-97895 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 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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