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Antique Cabinet-Sized Naively Modeled Gilt Bronze Bear Sculpture

$1,500
£1,126.84
€1,299.43
CA$2,081.45
A$2,312.95
CHF 1,212.01
MX$28,364.15
NOK 15,458.45
SEK 14,542.75
DKK 9,698.41
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A fine, antique cabinet sized sculpture of a bear. In gilt bronze. Modeled naively with the bear standing on all four feet, ears alert, and mouth open with tongue and (some) teeth visible. Having a stippled fur, hand chased facial features, and a parcel gilt finish. Stylistically similar to early 17th & 18th century rendered images of bears in both print and sculpture throughout Europe and Russia. Simply a wonderful antique bear bronze! Date: Early 20th Century or possibly earlier. Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some rubbing to the patina, oxidation, some light edge wear, and some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Apparently unmarked. Measurements: Length: ca. 5 in. Width: ca. 1 7/8 in. Height: ca. 2 3/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Similar to:
    Franz Bergmann (Artist)Lanceray (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century or earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some rubbing to the patina, oxidation, some light edge wear, and some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4142025130833DSAINVHOX15_SXX1stDibs: LU1610244628202

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