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LOT 3306
Black Forest Bears Bronze Hall Tree - This classic bear hall tree is
from the Ommerambergau region of Southern Bavaria and is a classic
19th century rendition of a momma bear looking upward while holding
on to the tree trunk base as her cub climbed up the tree and sits on a
branch to look at the wonderful view ahead of him. The circular ring
below the momma bear is ideal to hold an umbrella or cane, and the
upper branches of the tree is where one can hang winter clothes. A
charming item made out of sturdy bronze that will last a lifetime of
use. Measures 70 inches tall, 24 inches deep, 29 inches wide,
and weighs 138 lbs.
CONDITION: Very good with mild storage wear.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3309
Bronze Eagle Catching a Fish Signed by
Scott - Magnificent polychromed eagle with
fish signed Scott (Fl artist 20th C American). This
great depiction of a full scale eagle showing the
eagle alighting on a tree trunk with wings unfurled
carrying a fish for his latest meal. The eyes are ruby
red, the head & tail feathers are white and highly
chased. The marble base can swivel easily once it is
put on a hard surface and the eagle is signed Scott on
the bottom of the tree trunk base. Measures 57 inches
tall, 29 inches long, 31 inches wide, and weighs 90 lbs.
CONDITION: Very good with limited storage
and handling marks.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3310
Bronze Statue of an Eagle on a Branch by
Jules Moigniez - Jules Moigniez (French 1835-
1894). This magnificent eagle is coming to rest
on a tree branch. The eagle’s wings are unfurled
upward while the eagle stares out to the horizon.
The tree branch is connected to the stump of a
tree, which is supported by the tricolor layered
circular marble base. The eagle is signed on the
obverse. Measures 30 inches tall, 18 inches long,
21 inches wide, and weighs 81 lbs.
CONDITION: Very good with limited storage
and handling marks.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 3308
Bronze Statue of a Zebra Signed Picha - Polychromed bronze
zebra signed by Picha (South Africa 20th C). This great wildlife
statue was done by a native South African who lived and sculpted,
for his survival, this African Plains wildlife animal. The zebra has its
head down foraging for grass and other vegetation. Measures 40
inches tall, 66 inches long, 14 inches wide.
CONDITION: Very good with limited handling marks.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
LOT 3307
Tundra Tramp Signed by Daniel Parker - Tundra Tramp bronze
by Daniel Parker (American, Wyoming. 20th/21st Century). This
Western Super Show artist has rendered this magnificent caribou
in all its natural glory with superb chasing
and coloring of the animal. The caribou is
moving to the tundra downhill on a slight
downward incline while looking forward
to where he is heading. His magnificent
rack of about 14 points is pointed skyward.
His white mane surrounds his neck as
to indicate that winter is coming and be
prepared for such an event. The artist signature is
located on the base in script “DANIEL PARKER 39/59”.
The bronze rests on a custom wooden plinth with an
oval brass nameplate attached to it with the artist
name and title of the piece. Daniel Parker was raised
in NW Montana and is a self-taught artist. His studio is in
the wilderness, and the National Parks surround him. This
widely acclaimed artist possesses a rare eye for the aesthetics
of fine art and unique balance and grace each of his subjects
command. In July 1997 he placed Montana’s largest sculpture in front
of the Hibernation Station at W. Yellowstone Grizzly Park. This is a 1
1/2 life-size set of fighting bull elks titled Yellowstone Legacy which
measures 23 feet long and 8 feet high. He did this work in his own
foundry located in Kalispell, MT. A bio of the artist is furnished with
this bronze. Measures 21 inches tall, 17 inches long, 9 inches
wide, and weighs 32 lbs.
CONDITION: Very good with limited storage
and handling marks.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
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