OUTSTANDING CARVED WALNUT/MAHOGANY FIGURE OF COLUMBIA MADE FOR THE SWEDISH PAVILION BUILDING AT THE CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR OF 1893.

OUTSTANDING CARVED WALNUT/MAHOGANY FIGURE OF COLUMBIA MADE FOR THE SWEDISH PAVILION BUILDING AT THE CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR OF 1893. This half-life size figure has outstanding carved features including large wings, ruffled dress, hand and facial features, and gilded torch. She stands atop a gilt ball and plinth. A three-legged round base is an addition for display. Outfitted for light fixture. Figure has a great patina. Descended from the original owner who bought it at the fair. SIZE: Figure height without wings 34″, with wings 45″, overall height 69-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent. 9-91807 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2003

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
	344A.	$13,800.00	OUTSTANDING CARVED WALNUT/MAHOGANY FIGURE OF COLUMBIA MADE FOR THE SWEDISH PAVILION BUILDING AT THE CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR OF 1893. This half-life size figure has outstanding carved features including large wings, ruffled dress, hand and facial features, and gilded torch. She stands atop a gilt ball and plinth. A three-legged round base is an addition for display. Outfitted for light fixture. Figure has a great patina. Descended from the original owner who bought it at the fair. SIZE: Figure height without wings 34″, with wings 45″, overall height 69-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent. 9-91807 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2003 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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