Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 144

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL ANTHROPOMORPHIC CANINE HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $150 - $250
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL ANTHROPOMORPHIC CANINE HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO, each wearing hunting garb and holding a rifle, comprising a standing gentleman fox smoking a pipe and a spaniel wearing a green jacket and hat with a bag across his shoulder. Marks to underside include stamped "FGW." and hand-brushed or inscribed numerals. F. Gerbing Witwe, Bodenbach, Bohemia; and other. Second half 19th century. 9 3/4" HOA.

Condition

Fox having some restoration to ear tips, chin, and possibly the end of rifle; dog having areas of restoration including one hand reattached and moderate touch-ups, some flaking paint.

From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.