OUTSTANDING AND AMAZING FOLK ART VICTROLA CABINET.

OUTSTANDING AND AMAZING FOLK ART VICTROLA CABINET. Built by Adelard Roy of Lewiston and Durham, Maine. It took 13 years and contains 44,300 pieces of wood and was exhibited at the Maine State Fair. The piece was started in May of 1909 and finished in August of 1922. It features on its eight sided case inlaid pictures of famed Army Generals including General Foch, General Pershing and pictures of the famous ship “The Tuscania” and other military equipment. There are seventeen different kinds of wood represented, most wood was gathered on his hikes through the woods. The eight sided cabinet sits atop a base which has an eight level stepped round bottom section, a square fluted hub and an eight sided tapered connecting piece. The top of the case is fitted with a hinged eight sided cover which opens to reveal a working Victrola. The case is fitted with a door which houses the wooden horn. A side removable crank handle winds the Victrola. Other decorative inlaid elements include the American flag and other portraits. In the upper section is an inlaid wall clock, urns, casket, basket and more. Accompanying the piece is a copy of the article from the Lewiston Evening Journal and an early photograph of the piece. Separates into three parts. PROVENANCE: From maker (Adelard Roy) to our consignor. SIZE: 57” h x 27” dia. CONDITION: Two small pieces off base missing. The piece has a consolidated alligatored varnish finish which is uneven. In original condition. Very good. 9-71316 (5,000-15,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

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
	813	$63,250.00	OUTSTANDING AND AMAZING FOLK ART VICTROLA CABINET. Built by Adelard Roy of Lewiston and Durham, Maine. It took 13 years and contains 44,300 pieces of wood and was exhibited at the Maine State Fair. The piece was started in May of 1909 and finished in August of 1922. It features on its eight sided case inlaid pictures of famed Army Generals including General Foch, General Pershing and pictures of the famous ship “The Tuscania” and other military equipment. There are seventeen different kinds of wood represented, most wood was gathered on his hikes through the woods. The eight sided cabinet sits atop a base which has an eight level stepped round bottom section, a square fluted hub and an eight sided tapered connecting piece. The top of the case is fitted with a hinged eight sided cover which opens to reveal a working Victrola. The case is fitted with a door which houses the wooden horn. A side removable crank handle winds the Victrola. Other decorative inlaid elements include the American flag and other portraits. In the upper section is an inlaid wall clock, urns, casket, basket and more. Accompanying the piece is a copy of the article from the Lewiston Evening Journal and an early photograph of the piece. Separates into three parts. PROVENANCE: From maker (Adelard Roy) to our consignor. SIZE: 57” h x 27” dia. CONDITION: Two small pieces off base missing. The piece has a consolidated alligatored varnish finish which is uneven. In original condition. Very good. 9-71316 (5,000-15,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 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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