FINE FOLK ART NATIVE AMERICAN TOBACCONIST FIGURE.

FINE FOLK ART NATIVE AMERICAN TOBACCONIST FIGURE. Second half 19th century, probably New York. Probably from the shop of Samuel A. Robb, with attributions to the treatment of the headdress and the heaviness of the lower torso. Found in Central Massachusetts. See Artists in Wood by Frederick Fried, pages 196-202, figures 169-171. This carved figure depicting a Native American chief with long, dark flowing hair and earrings wearing a headdress of 7 polychrome painted feathers, clothed in a cuffed tunic beneath a cloak. In his right hand is a packet of cigars and a blue package, his left hand clasping a knife across his stomach. The figure is wearing moccasins and is rendered with the left leg in a slightly forward position from the right. The base is framed within a painted box base. SIZE: 72″ h overall, 55-1/2″ h of figure. CONDITION: Structurally overall in very fine condition. The crown of the head drilled and with three parallel vertical shrinkage cracks on back of figure at base of tunic. The painted surfaces are old and worn, probably over old original paint. 9-98046 (14,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

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
	2180	$17,250.00	FINE FOLK ART NATIVE AMERICAN TOBACCONIST FIGURE. Second half 19th century, probably New York. Probably from the shop of Samuel A. Robb, with attributions to the treatment of the headdress and the heaviness of the lower torso. Found in Central Massachusetts. See Artists in Wood by Frederick Fried, pages 196-202, figures 169-171. This carved figure depicting a Native American chief with long, dark flowing hair and earrings wearing a headdress of 7 polychrome painted feathers, clothed in a cuffed tunic beneath a cloak. In his right hand is a packet of cigars and a blue package, his left hand clasping a knife across his stomach. The figure is wearing moccasins and is rendered with the left leg in a slightly forward position from the right. The base is framed within a painted box base. SIZE: 72″ h overall, 55-1/2″ h of figure. CONDITION: Structurally overall in very fine condition. The crown of the head drilled and with three parallel vertical shrinkage cracks on back of figure at base of tunic. The painted surfaces are old and worn, probably over old original paint. 9-98046 (14,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 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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