CARVED AND PAINTED CIGAR STORE INDIAN.

CARVED AND PAINTED CIGAR STORE INDIAN. Metal plaque affixed to back “Bought of H. H. Robertson National Stockyards, IL”. Half size standing Indian holds pipe close to chest. He wears moccasins and red robe. Central feathered headdress with long black hair and gold face. A 1” diameter hole is at front of chest, possibly held flag. Wood naturalistic base has bundle of cigars and rock. Paint appears to be original. Back has some nails and loop hardware indicating that it probably was affixed at one time. We are not sure whether Robertson was the carver or the store. SIZE: 42-1/2” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98609 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004

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
	472	$5,750.00	CARVED AND PAINTED CIGAR STORE INDIAN. Metal plaque affixed to back “Bought of H. H. Robertson National Stockyards, IL”. Half size standing Indian holds pipe close to chest. He wears moccasins and red robe. Central feathered headdress with long black hair and gold face. A 1” diameter hole is at front of chest, possibly held flag. Wood naturalistic base has bundle of cigars and rock. Paint appears to be original. Back has some nails and loop hardware indicating that it probably was affixed at one time. We are not sure whether Robertson was the carver or the store. SIZE: 42-1/2” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98609 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004 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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