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Fri, Sep 26, 2008 10:00AM EDT
Lot 359

Aaron W. Mountz(Pennsylvania, 1873-1949), importan

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$17,550
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Aaron W. Mountz(Pennsylvania, 1873-1949), important carved figure of a bird perched atop a barrel, initialed on base "AWM", retaining its original surface, 15 1/2" h. This is one of the largest works by Mountz known and possibly the only signed example.

Condition

Beak replaced. Minor surface abrasions. Loss of one toe. Barrel probably had spigot mid-body. Base detached. Great surface.