FINE CARVED TOBACCONIST FIGURE OF AN INDIAN ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS BROOKS.

Circa 1875, Thomas Brooks (1828 – 1895), New York. The figure in full feather headdress depicted with long flowing hair wearing a tunic trimmed in feathers a bundle of cigars and box of tobacco in left hand, two small unidentified boxes in crook of right arm and holding a sheaf of tobacco leaves in right hand crossed over his chest, in old historic polychrome painted surface. NOTE: Samuel Robb apprenticed under Thomas Brooks, who is considered one of the earliest and most sought after carvers. Brooks often sculpted his figures from life. SIZE: 80″ h (overall) x 20″ w (at base) x 21-1/2″ d (at base). CONDITION: Paint decorated surface believed to be second or third in-use, carved figure appears all original, no restoration, losses or replacements noted. Base is original. Very good overall. 50883-1 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2165

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	2165	$32,587.50	FINE CARVED TOBACCONIST FIGURE OF AN INDIAN ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS BROOKS. Circa 1875, Thomas Brooks (1828 – 1895), New York. The figure in full feather headdress depicted with long flowing hair wearing a tunic trimmed in feathers a bundle of cigars and box of tobacco in left hand, two small unidentified boxes in crook of right arm and holding a sheaf of tobacco leaves in right hand crossed over his chest, in old historic polychrome painted surface. NOTE: Samuel Robb apprenticed under Thomas Brooks, who is considered one of the earliest and most sought after carvers. Brooks often sculpted his figures from life. SIZE: 80″ h (overall) x 20″ w (at base) x 21-1/2″ d (at base). CONDITION: Paint decorated surface believed to be second or third in-use, carved figure appears all original, no restoration, losses or replacements noted. Base is original. Very good overall. 50883-1 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2165 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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FINE CARVED TOBACCONIST FIGURE OF AN INDIAN ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS BROOKS.