March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 314
BLACK AMERICANA FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED TOBACCO / CIGAR STORE TRADE FIGURE
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$3,480
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
BLACK AMERICANA FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED TOBACCO / CIGAR STORE TRADE FIGURE, carved wood with polychrome paint decoration, depicting an African-American man holding a large striped cigar with the word "CIGAR" carved on the front. Advertisement on bottom shows when this item was offered for sale and mentions the provenance. American, likely Connecticut. First half 20th century. 40 3/4" HOA, 13 1/2" WOA, 17 3/4" DOA.
Shipping Note: The fragile nature and/or size of this lot may require special shipping. See our Terms and Conditions for overall shipping guidelines and procedures.
Condition
Good condition overall with several shrinkage/age cracks, scattered minor paint wear and scratching, etc.
Property from the estate of Charlie Casper, Pittsboro, NC.
Libby Wojcik / Adlib Antiques, Raleigh, NC, 8/23/2010.
From the Cohen Family Store, Milford, CT.
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