$1,500
Two cast iron architectural gargoyle figures of dragon-dog forms, later converted into interior sculptures on stands. One depicted seated with a long tail curled behind back leg with ridged back, pointed ears pulled back, alert eyes, and an open snarling mouth. The other of similar form and depicted seated on hind legs with open snarling mouth, however this figure has crested leaf or scaled forms surrounding head and neck--figure also missing tail. Both figures with silver grey painted exterior with antiqued finish. Each seated menacing gargoyle figure on a rectangular stepped contemporary plinth. Unmarked. Overall approximately height 12 inches, width 7.2 inches. Depth of gargoyle with ridged back 10.25 inches, the other approximately 13.25 inches. Provenance: From the Estate of Mr. Thomas V. and Mrs. Marie B. Patton, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-01-05