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Lot 677
Ivory and Silver Bust of a Gentleman
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The dapper gent wears a silver bow at the back of his hair, the carved ivory head set into an integral silver bust on socle, marked with moon and crown and .800.

6 1/8 in.

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

Hairline to each ivory cheek.

$300 - 500