$3,000
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Auction: March 12, 2019 10:00:00 AM EDT
The sturdy beast with finely incised tail, faceted curled horns and scrolled nostrils, the stone of a deep olive green with beige and brown inclusions, particularly to back and sides; with carved hardwood stand.
Approx. H: 2 3/4 in., 7 cm; L: 7 in., 17.8cmProvenance: Rare Art, Inc, New York
Acquired by the parents of the present owner from the above, May 30, 1973 (as 17th century)
Thence by descent to the present owner