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A Fine Carved and Painted Pine Cigarstore Indian, Probably Samuel A. Robb, New York, circa 1880
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- overall height 88 in. (223.52 cm)
the full bodied, powerfully carved figure of an Indian chief wearing a feathered headress, a feather trimmed costume with leggings, painted green, red and yellow, necklace and beads with an animal-paw cloak around his shoulders, with arm raised, shielding his eyes, the other with a bunch of cigars and blocks or tobacco, one foot resting on a rock, mounted in the original base inscribed Ed. A. Feltman, Cigars and Tobacco, with the original bars; found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Provenance
Robert Carlen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bernard Barenholtz, a sale at Sotheby's, January 1990, sale 5969, lot 1554
Condition
vertical split, as in photo, to back; minor chips and scrapes; small gouge in left elbow; cracks in composition -- all consistent with age and use, overall excellent condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.