Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Impressive Black Forest Finely Carved Figural Bears Armchair
- Price realized
- $18,300
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,000 – $2,000
- Hammer price
- $15,000
- Category
- Sculptures and Carvings
- Sold
- June 9, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 4 - June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event
Lot description
Black Forest finely carved walnut armchair, late 19th c., having pierced branch-form back with central bear cub and oak leaf motifs, scrolled armrest with bear head hand holds, above shaped seat with incised burls, supported by two standing bears, each with mouth agape revealing teeth, inset glass eyes and well defined fur, approx 44"h, 38"w, 21"d, seat height: approx 19"h Provenance: A prominent Terrytown, Austin, Texas estate
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.