Bear Hug , Antique Figurine , Cast Solid Brass , Friendly Hugger Bear Statuette for Sale

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Bear Hug , Antique Figurine , Cast Solid Brass , Friendly Hugger Bear Statuette For Sale

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Bear Hug , Antique Figurine , Cast Solid Brass , Friendly Hugger Bear Statuette:
$150.00

Hugger Bear
Antique cast metal bear statuette, upright in a \" bear hug \" position.4 7/8\" tall, including the stand.Unmarked.Both the bear and the stand are solid brass.
The surface patina suggests that this has some real age to it, however who made it and exactly when it was made is unknown.
The bear figurine itself is quite detailed, with clearly defined fur, claws , eyes , etc.This is a friendly bear with a slight smile on its face.Nice color too, with a patina which develops only with the passage of many years.
It appears that the U-shaped stand was part of the foundry casting process.Presumably, to finish the work, the bear would have been cut free of the \"U\" where it attaches at the bottom of its hind paws, however this last step was left undone, so it\'s still attached.
It does stand upright on a flat surface ( see the photos ).
The bear is in a \"bear hug\" position, which suggests that it was intended for some particular purpose and meant to be gripping something...but what that might have been is a mystery.
Old, unusual, and in nice condition.
Carefully packed for shipment to the buyer.