Lot 17 , A Swiss Black Forest carved model of a standing bear, 12in.

A Swiss Black Forest carved model of a standing bear, with glass eyes, 12in.
Estimate £200-300

A natural flaw in the timber above the bears left eye, slight rubbing to the tip of its left ear, possibly the loss of tips of teeth in the lower jaw, both front paws with breaks to the claws, back left foot with much of the front of the paw broken away and missing. A few minor dents and scuffs across the body elsewhere and a few shallow thin surface cracks.


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Sold for £500