A SET OF THREE CONTINENTAL PATINATED BRONZE OWL MASK MOUNTS, PROBABLY ENGLISH OR ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY, each realistically cast with crested feather brows above ovoid eyes flanking an open beak mouth, reversing to incised Roman numbering, "VI, VI and VII," mounted on later custom patinated bronze stands. Height: 5"

Good condition, probably pierced on sides for furniture mounts which was later utilized for the bronze stands. Nicely detailed and lovely deep reddish brown patination. Height with stands: 9". Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."