CARVED TOBACCONIST FIGURE ON STAND.

CARVED TOBACCONIST FIGURE ON STAND. Circa 1970. Signed by the maker, Peter Wing. A folksy polychrome painted depiction of a Native American chief in feathered headdress, tunic and moccasins with eagle decorations. On the left arm of the figure is a painted advertisement which reads “HIGHEST GRADE / SMOKING / TOBACCO”. Figure appears to hold a single cigar in his left hand. The figure’s right arm is carved as if holding an instrument now absent. A later hatchet now accompanies the figure. The original square stand is retained with the figure on the front of which is painted “IMPORTED CIGARS”. SIZE: 50″ h of figure, 72″ h overall. PROVENANCE: Barbara J. Thornsjo Estate, Albion, Maine CONDITION: Vertical shrinkage cracks throughout front of figure. Small losses to fringe of tunic. Original painted surfaces in need of cleaning and polishing. Otherwise very good. Square base structurally intact, but with extensive and major damage due to claw marks from cats. 9-20802 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

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
	2351	$1,495.00	CARVED TOBACCONIST FIGURE ON STAND. Circa 1970. Signed by the maker, Peter Wing. A folksy polychrome painted depiction of a Native American chief in feathered headdress, tunic and moccasins with eagle decorations. On the left arm of the figure is a painted advertisement which reads “HIGHEST GRADE / SMOKING / TOBACCO”. Figure appears to hold a single cigar in his left hand. The figure’s right arm is carved as if holding an instrument now absent. A later hatchet now accompanies the figure. The original square stand is retained with the figure on the front of which is painted “IMPORTED CIGARS”. SIZE: 50″ h of figure, 72″ h overall. PROVENANCE: Barbara J. Thornsjo Estate, Albion, Maine CONDITION: Vertical shrinkage cracks throughout front of figure. Small losses to fringe of tunic. Original painted surfaces in need of cleaning and polishing. Otherwise very good. Square base structurally intact, but with extensive and major damage due to claw marks from cats. 9-20802 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 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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