AMERICAN CARVED AND PAINTED TOBACCO STORE COUNTER FIGURE.

AMERICAN CARVED AND PAINTED TOBACCO STORE COUNTER FIGURE. 2nd half 19th century. Carved in the manner of Brooks and Robe, depicting a Native American with feathered headdress, tunic, robe and moccasins, continuing to a square plinth with three sides painted “TOBACCO”, “CIGARS”, “SNUFF”. One of the better examples of its type that we have seen. SIZE: 33-1/2″ h. x 10-1/2″ w. x 9-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Chad Richards, Camden, Maine. CONDITION: On original plinth base. Carving appears to retain early, if not original, polychrome paint; the words “TOBACCO”, “CIGARS”, “SNUFF” probably a later addition. Proper left foot with early repair, shrinkage crack proper left side of torso, all surfaces with very good patina, some crazing and crackle in painted surfaces. Surface chips and paint losses throughout plinth, left arm, and proper right side of face; shrinkage crack left side of plinth facing. Carving displays normal and expected minor losses and damage due to wear and tear. Very good overall. 9-94698 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	787	$17,250.00	AMERICAN CARVED AND PAINTED TOBACCO STORE COUNTER FIGURE. 2nd half 19th century. Carved in the manner of Brooks and Robe, depicting a Native American with feathered headdress, tunic, robe and moccasins, continuing to a square plinth with three sides painted “TOBACCO”, “CIGARS”, “SNUFF”. One of the better examples of its type that we have seen. SIZE: 33-1/2″ h. x 10-1/2″ w. x 9-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Chad Richards, Camden, Maine. CONDITION: On original plinth base. Carving appears to retain early, if not original, polychrome paint; the words “TOBACCO”, “CIGARS”, “SNUFF” probably a later addition. Proper left foot with early repair, shrinkage crack proper left side of torso, all surfaces with very good patina, some crazing and crackle in painted surfaces. Surface chips and paint losses throughout plinth, left arm, and proper right side of face; shrinkage crack left side of plinth facing. Carving displays normal and expected minor losses and damage due to wear and tear. Very good overall. 9-94698 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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