Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2538BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 06, 2011 11:00AM
Description:
Scottish Highlander Countertop Tobacconist Figure, America or England, late 19th century, polychrome-painted carved wooden figure on integrally carved base, (losses on hands),ht. 28 3/4, dia. 9 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Losses to thumb and forfinger on one hand, and object the figure once held, joinery separation on one elbow, age crack on base and hat plume, scattered paint losses.