A sculpted limestone model of a Grizzly Bear

A sculpted limestone model of a Grizzly Bear, 20th century, modelled standing with head turned, on an integral rockwork socle modelled with flowing honey from honeycombed tree-stump, 145cm high, 55cm wide, 55cm deep, atop a rockwork plinth 35cm high, 65cm wide, 65cm deep, 180cm high overall Bidders from the UK and outside of the European Union should be aware that additional import charges may apply The grizzly bear, Ursus arctos horribilis, is a subspecies of the brown bear and inhabits North America, there is some dispute amongst natural historians whether grizzly refers to the animals (grisly) behaviour or its grizzled appearance. Undeniably, the American zoologist formally classified it U horribilis for its character.Condition Report: Overall the bear is in good shape, reflecting its lack of significant age or use, some weathering starting to occur due to storage outside Please refer to additional images for referenceCondition Report Disclaimer