June Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 167
Eric Thorsen (Montana, b. 1967), Otter, Bronze, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for
$1,200
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property of a Private Collector, Bluffton, SC
Description:
Eric Thorsen (Montana, b. 1967), Otter, Bronze, 2005, signed on base of tail and numbered 2/150 and dated '05, depicting an otter on his back with starfish and kelp, on a wood base.Eric Thorsen was born in Glasgow, Montana in 1967 to an American serviceman and a French citizen. Raised in this multi-cultural home, Eric's philosophies of sculpture were shaped at an early age. Trips abroad with his mother introduced Eric to a world filled with art and history that would mold his outlook on life. He began his art career carving detailed sculpture from wood. In 1992, Eric won the World Carving Competition held in Gainesville, Georgia. He holds memberships to prestigious groups throughout the art world, such as the Society of Animal Artists. Thorsen is the recipient of the Award of Excellence 2000 by the Society of Animal Artists. (AskArt)
Measurements: Height: with base 7 1/2 in. x Width: 28 in. x Depth: 15 in.
Condition:
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