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Lot 7

SULPHIDE. Bear Grasping Log. Handpainted. 1-3/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9).

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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SULPHIDE. Painted Sulphide. Figure is a Bear Grasping a Log. Some say this is a bear grasping his member. But you decide. Eyes, nostrils and mouth are painted black. Log is painted black. Ground is painted green. Above average detail for the figure. Large figure for the marble. Set slightly high in the marble. Faceted pontil. No air bubbles in the marble. Very small chip right next to the pontil on the bottom. Very tiny flake near the top of the marble. A little very light pocket wear. Views very well. Great marble and rare. Germany, circa 1860-1920. 1-3/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9).

Condition

Near Mint(+)

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