187 - Painted and Carved Wood Native American Cigar Store Figure

Painted and Carved Wood Native American Cigar Store Figure Carved and painted wood advertising figure in the traditional cigar store Indian style. The life-sized work depicts a stylized Native American figure wearing a feathered headdress, a tunic with leaf-form accents, and moccasins. A papoose is carried on the figure's back. The subject holds a bundle of cigars in an upraised left hand and a box of cigars in the right arm. The sculpture is mounted to an integral rectangular black-painted wooden base with the words 5c Cigars 5c carved and painted in white ovals. The reverse of the base features an incised signature reading Beggs '82 and an attached rectangular metal plate embossed with a serial number 3207 and the date June 1, 1986. 84" H x 28" W x 14" D. CONDITION: Scattered paint loss and chips are visible throughout, particularly on the right shoulder, the back of the cloak, and along the edges of the base. The wood substrate is exposed in several areas due to surface wear. The painted finish shows light scuffing and minor abrasions consistent with age and handling. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.