Leather Obelisk and Bronze Sculpture of St. George
Leather Obelisk and Bronze Sculpture of St. George
20th century, the obelisk and plinth in chestnut toned leather veneer with gilt borders (22 1/2 x 6 x 6 in.) (some minor abrasions, rubbing to gilt); the sculpture depicting St. George slaying the dragon, upon a conforming green hardstone plinth with engraved cachet "1899-1937," appears unsigned (12 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.) (cracks and repair to stone, edge chips and scuffs to stone, sculpture mount is loose, applied patina).
Private Collection, Garner, North Carolina
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Leather Obelisk and Bronze Sculpture of St. George
20th century, the obelisk and plinth in chestnut toned leather veneer with gilt borders (22 1/2 x 6 x 6 in.) (some minor abrasions, rubbing to gilt); the sculpture depicting St. George slaying the dragon, upon a conforming green hardstone plinth with engraved cachet "1899-1937," appears unsigned (12 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.) (cracks and repair to stone, edge chips and scuffs to stone, sculpture mount is loose, applied patina).
Private Collection, Garner, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com