Auction sale reference

Dan Ostermiller (American, B. 1956) Patinated Bronze Miniature Animal Figures, 1994-2001, 'Toad, Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros and Squirrel', 4 PCS

Sold for $325 at DuMouchelles on Jan 23, 2026.

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Lot description

Lot includes: One figure of a seated toad. Having black and green patina. Initialed DO and dated 94. H 1.5", W 2.5", L 2.5". One figure of a roaring hippopotamus with a black patina. Initialed DO and dated 99. H 3.25", W 2", L 3". One standing rhinoceros figure with a black patina. Initialed DO and dated 01. H 3", W 1", L 3". One figure of a seated squirrel with a brown patina. Initialed DO and dated 00. H 2", W 1.75", L 2.75". Provenance: Property of a Grosse Pointe Park, MI private collector. Dimensions: 4 PCS

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