POLITICAL SATIRE FOLK ART CARVING.

POLITICAL SATIRE FOLK ART CARVING. First quarter 20th century. The satirical carving titled “WILSON’S ACHIEVEMENTS APRIL 1917-1921”. Carved depicting a double grave with headstone beneath trees titled “VICTIMS OF A SCANDALOUS HISTORY”. The headstone reading “HERE REST U.S. INNOCENT”, the gravestone lid sliding open to reveal a tin-lined receptacle for ashes beside a building carved with title “THE DECEIVED COUNTRY-HOUSE” above a name plate engraved “AGAINST THE PEOPLE”. The purpose of the “house” is that is serves as a cigarette dispenser. Upon lifting the roof and walls by sliding upward a cigarette is deposited on the center board when the house is lowered again. SIZE: 7-1/4″ h x 9-1/2″ l x 6″ d. CONDITION: Generally good with old and original surfaces. At peak of building’s roof appears to be the remnants of a handle. 7-70034 (700-900)

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
	2638	$345.00	POLITICAL SATIRE FOLK ART CARVING. First quarter 20th century. The satirical carving titled “WILSON’S ACHIEVEMENTS APRIL 1917-1921”. Carved depicting a double grave with headstone beneath trees titled “VICTIMS OF A SCANDALOUS HISTORY”. The headstone reading “HERE REST U.S. INNOCENT”, the gravestone lid sliding open to reveal a tin-lined receptacle for ashes beside a building carved with title “THE DECEIVED COUNTRY-HOUSE” above a name plate engraved “AGAINST THE PEOPLE”. The purpose of the “house” is that is serves as a cigarette dispenser. Upon lifting the roof and walls by sliding upward a cigarette is deposited on the center board when the house is lowered again. SIZE: 7-1/4″ h x 9-1/2″ l x 6″ d. CONDITION: Generally good with old and original surfaces. At peak of building’s roof appears to be the remnants of a handle. 7-70034 (700-900) 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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