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Rare Carved and Painted Pine Small ‘Cigar Store Indian’, attributed to Thomas V. Brooks (1828-1895), New York, circa 1880
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- pine
- Height 53 1/2 in. by Width 16 in. by Depth 22 in.
carved in the round, the figure with outstretched right arm holding a bunch of cigars, the left arm a sheaf of tobacco leaves; right foot advanced on a square pedestal base supported by blocks of tobacco; the figure with feathered headdress and long earrings.
Provenance
Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford, II (Josephine F. Ford) (1923-2005), Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan;
Thence by descent to the current owner.
Thence by descent to the current owner.
Condition
Structurally "of a piece" with repairs to base of feathers and right arm; scattered in-paint throughout; consistent with age and use. Note that the front half of foot of right leg and the section of base beneath it is replaced.
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.