03-04-201203-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Four Polychrome Cast Iron Figural Doorstops

Sell one like this
$237$200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Four Polychrome Cast Iron Figural Doorstops, America, late 19th/early 20th century, a Dutch girl carrying two buckets, a parrot, a wading bird, and an Asian figure crouched on a pedestal, his arms raised above his head, holding a brass pull, with bronze patina, ht. 6-9 in.
Estimate $300-500

The parrot doorstop may be an old reproduction, it has file marks on one base edge.