American Carved and Paint-Decorated Native American Tobacconist Trade Figure, Possibly from the Workshop of Julius Melchers (1829-1909), Detroit, Michigan, Circa 1870
Property of a Distinguished New York Collector
American Carved and Paint-Decorated Native American Tobacconist Trade Figure
Possibly from the Workshop of Julius Melchers (1829-1909)
Detroit, Michigan
Circa 1870
Height 77 1/2 in. by Width 13 3/4 in. by Depth 20 1/4 in.
Condition Report:
In overall very fine condition. A pronounced shrinkage crack to the proper left side of the body and minor thin cracks to the proper right side as well as the frontal hand. Small chips to the reverse side of the feather headdress. The paint is in very good condition with no evidence of inpainting or over-painting. Some additional light varnish to the face. Very finely carved.
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Property of a Distinguished New York Collector
American Carved and Paint-Decorated Native American Tobacconist Trade Figure
Possibly from the Workshop of Julius Melchers (1829-1909)
Detroit, Michigan
Circa 1870
Height 77 1/2 in. by Width 13 3/4 in. by Depth 20 1/4 in.
Condition Report:
In overall very fine condition. A pronounced shrinkage crack to the proper left side of the body and minor thin cracks to the proper right side as well as the frontal hand. Small chips to the reverse side of the feather headdress. The paint is in very good condition with no evidence of inpainting or over-painting. Some additional light varnish to the face. Very finely carved.