H. LEACH FOLK ART CARVING OF A STEER HEAD.

H. LEACH FOLK ART CARVING OF A STEER HEAD. Circa 1869. Boston, Massachusetts. Nicely carved steer mounted to a walnut plaque with incised scrolling floral decoration. The back of the plaque branded “H. LEACH/BOSTON/1869”. Note: H. Leach, a recognized carver of nautical figureheads in greater Boston moved to Woburn, MA where he continued his craft. SIZE: 19″ h x 16-1/2″ w x 13″ d. PROVENANCE: From the “Harp House” of Camden, Maine. CONDITION: Head with shrinkage vertical shrinkage crack through middle of carving in need of tightening. This is a very tight crack that can be re-joined with little of no visible seam. Generally very good with old untouched surfaces. 9-26851 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

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
	2458	$3,450.00	H. LEACH FOLK ART CARVING OF A STEER HEAD. Circa 1869. Boston, Massachusetts. Nicely carved steer mounted to a walnut plaque with incised scrolling floral decoration. The back of the plaque branded “H. LEACH/BOSTON/1869”. Note: H. Leach, a recognized carver of nautical figureheads in greater Boston moved to Woburn, MA where he continued his craft. SIZE: 19″ h x 16-1/2″ w x 13″ d. PROVENANCE: From the “Harp House” of Camden, Maine. CONDITION: Head with shrinkage vertical shrinkage crack through middle of carving in need of tightening. This is a very tight crack that can be re-joined with little of no visible seam. Generally very good with old untouched surfaces. 9-26851 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 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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