AMERICAN CIGAR STORE INDIAN MAIDEN ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB (1851-1928).
American (New York), late-19th Century. Hardwood carved and polychrome painted figure of a maiden holding cigars. Deep, definitive carved headdress, hair, facial features, feathers, and overall attire. Polychrome paint with evidence of paint history. Overall, 68”h. Attached to canted base (and with a wooden “stem” mount) the red, repainted base reads “TABAC” (sic) and measures 20”w. 21.75”d.
Condition Report: Age cracks.
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American (New York), late-19th Century. Hardwood carved and polychrome painted figure of a maiden holding cigars. Deep, definitive carved headdress, hair, facial features, feathers, and overall attire. Polychrome paint with evidence of paint history. Overall, 68”h. Attached to canted base (and with a wooden “stem” mount) the red, repainted base reads “TABAC” (sic) and measures 20”w. 21.75”d.
Condition Report: Age cracks.
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