Bey-Berk Bull and Bear Desk Clock
Decorative art, sculptural desk clock • Bey-Berk International (Commercial manufacturer); retail/executive gift sector.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Corporate Realism; Financial iconography.
Medium & Technique
Cold-cast bronze (bronze powder mixed with resin) or patinated metal; mounted on a wood or wood-composite plinth with an integrated quartz clock movement.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8 to 12 inches in height; vertical desk trophy format.
Subject Description
A vertical composition features the heads of a bull and a bear, representing the 'Bull and Bear' market cycles of the financial world. The bull peaks from behind/above while the bear is positioned in front. The bottom plinth contains a Bey-Berk-branded quartz clock and a corporate plaque for 'Country Hedging, Inc.'
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; functional components appear intact, but there is significant visual damage to the base.
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $80 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $60 USD
Provenance History
Likely a corporate gift or commemorative award presented to or purchased for 'Country Hedging, Inc.' The presence of a Chamber of Commerce certificate for 'Husker Trading' in the background suggests a history within a financial or agricultural trading office in the Midwest United States (Nebraska).
Art Historical Significance
Low art historical significance; it is a mass-produced commercial item rather than a unique fine art sculpture. Its value lies in its symbolic utility as a professional memento or desk accessory for market traders.
Notable Features
Includes a personalized corporate plaque for 'Country Hedging, Inc.' and features a clock face branded by Bey-Berk, a known manufacturer of executive gifts and humidors.
Condition Issues
Notable chips and finish loss on the bottom black tier of the base (revealing white substrate), surface dust in crevices of the sculpture, and potential oxidation or finish wear on the bear's snout. Battery-operated quartz movement may require replacement if leaked or seized.
Conservation Recommendations
Clean with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Use a black touch-up lacquer or acrylic paint to mask the chips on the base. Ensure the quartz movement is free of old battery acid.