EXTREMELY ROBUST & COMELY CARVED & PAINT DECORATED TOBACCONIST FIGURE OF AN INDIAN PRINCESS ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS V BROOKS.

19th Century, American. The maiden, posed in an open stance is carved with a bold headdress of four-color polychrome decorated feathers, tasseled necklace, dress with puffed and gathered sleeves, a fringed sash tied at the waist, with polychrome feather decoration at the hips, fringed leggings and moccasins. The figure holding a block of tobacco plug in her right hand, and a bundle of cheroots in her left. The base sitting in a carriage with iron wheels, of early 20th century date, similar to what would have originally contained the figure. An unusually tall, statuesque, and appealing carving in remarkable original paint. EXHIBITION: Gerald Kornblau Gallery, New York. REFERENCE: Russell, Elisabeth W. “The Vanished American.” Expedition Magazine, vol. 8, no. 4 (July 1966) pp.16-25. The Digital Penn Museum, web version (December 12, 2016); Memorial Art Gallery Collection. Rochester, NY. “Cigar Store Indian Attributed to Thomas V. Brooks.” American, circa 1870. SIZE: 84″ h x 29″ w x 23″ d. PROVENANCE: Gerald Kornblau, New York, Private New York collection. CONDITION: In exceptionally intact original condition, some reattachment of arms and a portion of the headdress feathers, some cracks and weather erosion to back of body, some cracks in base, remarkable integrity of the figure, and original painted surface. 51319-2 (75,000-150,000) – Lot 2168

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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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	2168	$0.00	EXTREMELY ROBUST & COMELY CARVED & PAINT DECORATED TOBACCONIST FIGURE OF AN INDIAN PRINCESS ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS V BROOKS. 19th Century, American. The maiden, posed in an open stance is carved with a bold headdress of four-color polychrome decorated feathers, tasseled necklace, dress with puffed and gathered sleeves, a fringed sash tied at the waist, with polychrome feather decoration at the hips, fringed leggings and moccasins. The figure holding a block of tobacco plug in her right hand, and a bundle of cheroots in her left. The base sitting in a carriage with iron wheels, of early 20th century date, similar to what would have originally contained the figure. An unusually tall, statuesque, and appealing carving in remarkable original paint. EXHIBITION: Gerald Kornblau Gallery, New York. REFERENCE: Russell, Elisabeth W. “The Vanished American.” Expedition Magazine, vol. 8, no. 4 (July 1966) pp.16-25. The Digital Penn Museum, web version (December 12, 2016); Memorial Art Gallery Collection. Rochester, NY. “Cigar Store Indian Attributed to Thomas V. Brooks.” American, circa 1870. SIZE: 84″ h x 29″ w x 23″ d. PROVENANCE: Gerald Kornblau, New York, Private New York collection. CONDITION: In exceptionally intact original condition, some reattachment of arms and a portion of the headdress feathers, some cracks and weather erosion to back of body, some cracks in base, remarkable integrity of the figure, and original painted surface. 51319-2 (75,000-150,000) – Lot 2168 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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EXTREMELY ROBUST & COMELY CARVED & PAINT DECORATED TOBACCONIST FIGURE OF AN INDIAN PRINCESS ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS V BROOKS.