Canadian Society of Decorative Arts Fundraiser Auction

September 2429, 2022
Auction begins to close at 8:00 pm ET

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LOT 14

Lot 14

FROG FORM GREASE DISH, Tlingit

FROG FORM GREASE DISH, Tlingit
Lot 14 Details
FROG FORM GREASE DISH, Tlingit

Composed of maple wood or alder, green and black pigments, inlay in abalone, beads, and bone, circa 1900
length 11.4 in — 29 cm

Estimate $700-$900

Sold For: $1,200
Buyer’s Premium and Taxes are excluded from Benefit Auctions

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FROG FORM GREASE DISH, Tlingit
  • FROG FORM GREASE DISH, Tlingit
  • FROG FORM GREASE DISH, Tlingit
  • FROG FORM GREASE DISH, Tlingit
Provenance:

Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, NY, lot 180, November, 1973

Note:

No buyer's premium or taxes will be applied to this purchase.

Related Work: George Daniel Benson
Related Work: George Thornton Emmons

CONDITION DETAILS

Substantially in good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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