FINE AND UNIQUE HEAVILY CARVED PRESENTATION WALKING STICK.

FINE AND UNIQUE HEAVILY CARVED PRESENTATION WALKING STICK. The handle in the form of a crouching eagle perched above a standing figure, draped in a robe holding a cluster of grapes in left hand, wreath in right hand, proper right leg resting on a recumbent lion, left leg resting on helmet, above the standing figure of a military officer with telescope and sword above grapevines concealing a bird and clusters entwined around the shaft. This three dimensionally carved walking stick has a tableau on the reverse comprising various military accoutrements including helmets, backpacks, boots, horn, uniform, a pouch with displayed eagle, canteen, barrels, bales, and a saber, the vines pierce carved on all sides. One of the finest carved folk art walking sticks we have seen, given what appears to be the depiction of a Native American above a General or other high ranking officer in an 18th Century period uniform, it is therefore a possibility that it is of North American origin. SIZE: 35”h. CONDITION: Very find condition overall with original patina. 9-90790 LG (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

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
	912	$16,100.00	FINE AND UNIQUE HEAVILY CARVED PRESENTATION WALKING STICK. The handle in the form of a crouching eagle perched above a standing figure, draped in a robe holding a cluster of grapes in left hand, wreath in right hand, proper right leg resting on a recumbent lion, left leg resting on helmet, above the standing figure of a military officer with telescope and sword above grapevines concealing a bird and clusters entwined around the shaft. This three dimensionally carved walking stick has a tableau on the reverse comprising various military accoutrements including helmets, backpacks, boots, horn, uniform, a pouch with displayed eagle, canteen, barrels, bales, and a saber, the vines pierce carved on all sides. One of the finest carved folk art walking sticks we have seen, given what appears to be the depiction of a Native American above a General or other high ranking officer in an 18th Century period uniform, it is therefore a possibility that it is of North American origin. SIZE: 35”h. CONDITION: Very find condition overall with original patina. 9-90790 LG (8,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 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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