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River Ranch: The Collection of Carole Harris | Part II | June 18, 2025

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Group of Brass, Bronze, Gilt-Bronze, Metal, and Stone Desktop Objects
  • Property from the Collection of Carole Harris
Lot 323

Group of Brass, Bronze, Gilt-Bronze, Metal, and Stone Desktop Objects

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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$400
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$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Comprising two inkwells and three matchsafes. 

Bronze monkey with walnut inkwell (stamped F B GESCHUTZT): 5 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 5 in.

Brass monkey pulling a cat's tail matchsafe: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in.

Brass monkey playing with a cat matchsafe: 4 x 5 1/4 in. diam., the base.

Metal monkey with a sleeping cap inkwell: 3 1/2 x 4 x 3 3/4 in.

Gilt-bronze pig with a broom matchsafe: 5 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. diam, the base.

Condition

All in overall good condition. Monkey with walnut inkwell with minor rubbing and wear to the surface throughout, and without glass inkwell insert.  Monkey pulling a cat's tail matchsafe with scattered minor staining, and wear.  Monkey playing with a cat matchsafe with scattered rubbing, pitting, staining, and minor wear to the brass, and scattered polish residue. The stone base in good condition with minor wear. Monkey with a sleeping cap inkwell with scattered rubbing and wear to the bronze, with minor spots of tarnishing and polish residue. The wooden base with nicks, scuffing, and minor wear. Pig with a broom matchsafe with scattered staining, minor rubbing and wear to the gilt-bronze. The stone base in good condition with a few small nicks. 

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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