UNIQUE FOLK ART CARVING OF NAPOLEON ON HORSEBACK.

UNIQUE FOLK ART CARVING OF NAPOLEON ON HORSEBACK. Circa 1832. According to family lore this statuette was carved from the solid by the grandfather of the then owner, Edwin D. Streb of Canton, OH. It depicts the French General astride his stallion, in the act of balking, its tail between its hind legs. The carving was executed while his grandfather was emigrating to the United States onboard ship from Alsace-Lorraine. The piece is polychrome painted which we strongly feel is later than the date of the original carving. SIZE: 11-3/4″ h x 10-1/2″ l x 5-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this lot is a typed label that reads “Canton, Ohio This represent Nepolian Bonapart, carved out of one piece of wood by Grandfather Frantz. While sailing to the United States from Elsas Lorain, in 1832. Were on the sail boat 120 days. This came in my possession through my mother in 1882. Edwin D. Streb. Canton, Ohio. Jan 23, 1927. After my death this shall become the property of Mable Frye. My great niece of Findlay, Ohio.” Signed in script Edwin D. Streb. CONDITION: Proper right foreleg broken and repaired at knee. Otherwise good with rubmarks on painted surfaces of horse, small shrinkage cracks in hind area of horse. 9-99045 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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
	2458	$0.00	UNIQUE FOLK ART CARVING OF NAPOLEON ON HORSEBACK. Circa 1832. According to family lore this statuette was carved from the solid by the grandfather of the then owner, Edwin D. Streb of Canton, OH. It depicts the French General astride his stallion, in the act of balking, its tail between its hind legs. The carving was executed while his grandfather was emigrating to the United States onboard ship from Alsace-Lorraine. The piece is polychrome painted which we strongly feel is later than the date of the original carving. SIZE: 11-3/4″ h x 10-1/2″ l x 5-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this lot is a typed label that reads “Canton, Ohio This represent Nepolian Bonapart, carved out of one piece of wood by Grandfather Frantz. While sailing to the United States from Elsas Lorain, in 1832. Were on the sail boat 120 days. This came in my possession through my mother in 1882. Edwin D. Streb. Canton, Ohio. Jan 23, 1927. After my death this shall become the property of Mable Frye. My great niece of Findlay, Ohio.” Signed in script Edwin D. Streb. CONDITION: Proper right foreleg broken and repaired at knee. Otherwise good with rubmarks on painted surfaces of horse, small shrinkage cracks in hind area of horse. 9-99045 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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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