Lot 498
  • 498

THE LISINO BEAR: A BRONZE FIGURE, AFTER THE MODEL BY NIKOLAI LIEBERICH (1828-1883) | A bronze figure of a bear

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 56.2cm, 221/8 in.
with a plaque inscribed in Russian 'Killed by the Emperor / near Lisino 9 March 1865', signed in Russian 'modelled by Lansere'

Condition

In excellent condition.
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