August Americana
Description:
Carved and Painted Indian Chief Whirligig, attributed to Earl Cunningham, 1893-1977, with yellow shirt, green pants, and tomahawk paddles, on a red-painted trapezoidal base, overall ht. 15 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Howard and Jean Lipman, Sotheby's, Sale 4730Y, November 14, 1981, Lot 99.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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