04-07-201704-07-2017
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3000BBoston
April 7, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Russian Gilt-bronze Figure of a Bear on Rock Crystal Base

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3000BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 07, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Russian Gilt-bronze Figure of a Bear on Rock Crystal Base, 19th century, heavily carved, depicting a bear pushing down on a walrus in battle, each animal with red hardstone eyes, modeled on a naturalistic base, ht. 6 1/2, wd. 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $7,000-9,000


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