Lot 107
Late 19th century, the central trunk with naturalistically carved standing bear having glass eyes supporting a bear cub atop a mirror and two branches, the oval stick receptacle with zinc liner, on rockwork base.
Height 230cm
Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
Overall in good original condition, with slight separation to joints of "branches", possible losses to small side branches and wear to finish on endds of branches; slight crack to base.
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Christie's, South Kensington, Style & Spirit, 23 September 2009, lot 356 (accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt)
A Life in London, The Jo Walker Collection
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8811
6:00pm - 25 November 2025
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Fri 21 – Sun 23 Nov, 10am - 4pm
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