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AEDAustrian Silver and Staghorn Figural Panther Cane
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 29, 2026
Witherell's Live Luxury Asset Auction, October 29, 2026, from the Sutter Club, Sacramento. 363 lots: Warhol's $9, a Peale portrait, a Stone Declaration of Independence, Rolex, gold, fine jewelry, California baskets and more. Witherell Auctions Brian@witherell.com
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- Lot Description
An Austrian figural walking cane, dating to circa 1880, featuring a finely carved staghorn handle depicting a panther attacking an iv*ry mountain goat upon an elaborate sterling silver plinth ornamented with deeply chased oak leaves and acorns. The handle is mounted to an exotic hardwood shaft. XRF analysis indicates the silver tests above .925 fineness.
Illustrated as Figure 71, page 88, in Vertical Art: The Enduring Beauty of Antique Canes and Walking Sticks, this cane exemplifies the exceptional sculptural animal studies and naturalistic ornament produced by Austrian craftsmen during the late nineteenth century.
Dimensions: 1.5 x 6 x 37in., long.
Shipping: Free Gardnerville, Nevada pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $80 plus 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). This lot cannot be shipped to California, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Prospective bidders are responsible for determining the legality of purchasing or possessing this property in their jurisdiction.
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Condition
Very good overall condition with light surface wear consistent with age and careful handling. The staghorn and iv*ry carvings remain well preserved with crisp detail and natural coloration. The mountain goat exhibits a damaged leg, and the panther has a small loss to one ear. The sterling silver mount retains sharp chased decoration with minor handling wear. The hardwood shaft displays scattered finish wear and minor abrasions.
- Provenance
Purchased in September 2001. The Estate of Eddi Van Auken (1938–2024), Danville, California. Mrs. Van Auken assembled one of the foremost private collections of antique canes and walking sticks over more than three decades. Selections from her collection were published in the museum-quality volumes Vertical Art: The Enduring Beauty of Antique Canes and Walking Sticks and Masterpieces: The Eddi Van Auken Collection of Antique Walking Sticks.
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