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Carved Indian-form Acre Marker "FEARHAKE,"

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3120TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 06, 2018 12:00PM

Description:

Carved Indian-form Acre Marker "FEARHAKE," America, early 20th century, the marker carved at the top with the bust of a Native American, the front with red-painted incised lettering "ACRE B" and "FEARHAKE," the sides with low relief carving of foliate and animal motifs, on trapezoidal pedestal, overall ht. 69 in.

Provenance: The collection of Alvin and Annie Schlesinger.

Literature: Illustrated in Architectural Digest, June 2001, when this collection was featured.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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Keywords

Alvin Schlesinger, Annie Schlesinger