FABULOUS CARVED SANDSTONE SCULPTURE OF UNCLE SAM AND RATTLESNAKE.

The large carving from a single piece of light colored sandstone shows Uncle Sam seated, but withdrawing from a huge rattlesnake with its tail surrounding a building. Two men are lying atop the snake, one holding a US flag. The rattlesnake has consistently over the history of the United States been used to suggest the strength of states rights from the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag to the modern Tea Party. SIZE: 43-1/2″ l x 7-3/4″ w x 6″ h. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good. 49055-59 (400-600) – Lot 2647

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

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
	2647	$237.00	FABULOUS CARVED SANDSTONE SCULPTURE OF UNCLE SAM AND RATTLESNAKE. The large carving from a single piece of light colored sandstone shows Uncle Sam seated, but withdrawing from a huge rattlesnake with its tail surrounding a building. Two men are lying atop the snake, one holding a US flag. The rattlesnake has consistently over the history of the United States been used to suggest the strength of states rights from the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag to the modern Tea Party. SIZE: 43-1/2″ l x 7-3/4″ w x 6″ h. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good. 49055-59 (400-600) – Lot 2647 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 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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FABULOUS CARVED SANDSTONE SCULPTURE OF UNCLE SAM AND RATTLESNAKE.