The first a peanut with loose nut, artist signed, possibly ivory (1 7/8 in.); the second a filbert, artist signed, possibly ivory (1.25 in.); the third an ivory persimmon, artist signed (1 in.); and the fourth an ivory bear, artist signed (1.75 in.).

Estate of the late Frances Hoefle of Sarasota, Florida and LaJolla, California. She and her husband, Robert, traveled extensively throughout Hong Kong, Africa, India, and elsewhere during the 1950s and 1960s. A life-long collector of fine art and antiques, she served as a docent at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with the public.

$200 - 400