$1,700
20th century. Two piece garden sundial and pedestal set with removable bronze sundial with verdi gras patination, Roman numerals around border for gauging time, text on face in French "L'HEURE L'AMITIE" (roughly translated as: the hours pass, friendship remains), dolphins at bottom; supported on a cast stone garden display pedestal with chamfered corners, trailing fruit and nut swags, stacked capital and base--weathered patina throughout. Each unmarked. Pedestal height approximately 37". Sundial approximate diameter 10.75". Sundial provenance: The Erkins Studios, Inc., 8 West 40th Street, New York, New York whereby acquired by the Estate of Dr. Woody & Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia in May of 1974. Provenance: From the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia. Note: Copy of invoice available upon request.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
