Lot 171
  • 171

A carved agate figure of a polar bear, Sumin, St. Petersburg, circa 1900

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • length: 12cm., 4 3/4 in.
realistically carved, the stone flecked with moss, the eyes set with diamonds, held in original fitted case

Condition

There are light traces of dirt around the face, otherwise in apparent very good condition.
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