Lot 489: Carved and Painted Indian Princess Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York, New York, c. 1880, on origin...

Name: Carved and Painted Indian Princess Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York, New York, c. 1880, on origin...
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 4b2e6c68ba

Est: $30,000 USD - $50,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 05, 2011

Item Overview

Description

Carved and Painted Indian Princess Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York, New York, c. 1880, on original base, old painted surface, (imperfections), figure ht. 56, overall ht. 80 in.

Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Helena Penrose, New York, New York. Other trade figures formerly in the collection of Helena Penrose were sold at Christie's in October, 2007.

Artist or Maker

Samuel Anderson Robb

Condition Report

top to bottom crack along figure's left side has been infilled likely while the figure was in use; a couple feathers from the headdress have been reglued; and her outstretched arm was repaired with an iron ring and some new nails, and is still loose.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

November 05, 2011, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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