Polychrome Paint Decorated and Carved Wood Native American “Warrior” or “Chief” Tobacconist Trade Figure / Cigar Store Indian
possibly attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb (American 1851-1928) or John L. Cromwell (1805-1873), Native American cigar store figure standing with right hand to brow and cigars in left hand, retaining old paint, set on a square painted base and mounted on a later raised platform, New York, circa 1850-1870, much like figure 221 Artist in wood Frederick Fried
Overall height 78 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family, purchased in the 1960’s by Edgar and Louise Cullman
Estimate: $20000 - $40000