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A headmounted Greenlandic polar bear (Ursus maritimus) skin with porcelain teeth. Mounted on sackcloth. Manufactured by furrier Henriksen, Denmark around 1956. L. 176 cm. W. 168 cm.

Brought down in self-defense in 1956 by a member of the Sirius Patrol.

CITES certificate not required within the EU due to age. Sellers are, however, obliged to comply with local regulations in their home country.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 28 September 2020

Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

9,500 DKK  

17 bids

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