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Terracotta Tete D'ours Sculpture

$7,450
£5,695.92
€6,560.55
CA$10,439.73
A$11,654.98
CHF 6,107.04
MX$142,668.41
NOK 77,559.41
SEK 73,128.67
DKK 48,962.07

About the Item

A terra cotta tete d'ours (bear head) which was a trade sign for a honey store. This is a rare find and it was later updated to be electrified to house a light shining from the mouth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Washington, DC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CJ13030751stDibs: LU86986376603

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