Polychrome-painted Folk-carved Wood Uncle Sam Figure

Description:

Polychrome-painted Folk-carved Wood Uncle Sam Figure, America, c. 1918, carved figure of Uncle Sam carrying a rifle standing on a pedestal, the sides depicting Old Point Lighthouse, an American flag, a steam vessel with a background of palm trees and seagulls, a round framed felt uniform arm patch with crossed guns motif, and a submarine, ht. 20 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from David Schorsch-Eileen Smiles at the Winter Antiques Show.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

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