A CARVED DOG , AARON MOUNTZ (1873-1949), CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ACTIVE 1890-1900 | Christie's

Sale 1252

PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLK ART FROM THE KOLAR COLLECTION

New York

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17 January 2003

Browse Sale

Lot 778

A CARVED DOG

AARON MOUNTZ (1873-1949), CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ACTIVE 1890-1900

Price realised

USD 2,629

Estimate

USD 2,000 - USD 4,000

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A CARVED DOG
Aaron Mountz (1873-1949), Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, active 1890-1900
Formed in the round with articulated face, ears and tail, holding a basket in its mouth
4¾in. long

Provenance

Sidney Gecker, New York
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