Carved and Painted Wooden Indian Maiden Tobacconist Figure

Description:

Carved and Painted Wooden Indian Maiden Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928),New York, the standing figure with feathered headdress and apron, holding a bundle of cigars aloft, supported on a metal covered wooden base, (later paint, age cracks),overall ht. 67, wd. 24, dp. 21 1/4 in.

Note: A tobacconist figure very similar in costume and pose attributed to Robb was sold at Pook & Pook, Downington, Pennsylvania, October 24, 2008.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

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