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19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign Carving

About the Item

19th Century Native Tobacco Trade Sign attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928). The statue is in fair age-appropriate but sound condition, some damage and cracks to the base, overall cracks to the wood and to the paint layer, some paint loss. Samuel A. Robb was one of the most prolific American wood carvers in the late 19th-early 20th century, well known for tobacconist trade sign figures but he designed and carved a whole range of advertising trade figures as well as carved circus wagon figures. After serving as an apprentice to a shipbuilder/woodcarver (most likely Thomas V. Brooks, who also operated out of New York City, a hotbed for woodcarvers at the time), he worked days and studied nights at the National Academy of Design and Cooper Union, before opening his first shop on Canal Street in New York in 1876. Within 15 years, his was the largest woodcarving shop in the city, and he had a staff of around 10 people at its peak. His main competitors were fellow carvers Thomas V. Brooks and John Cromwell, who also operated leading carving shops in Manhattan during the same era. PERIOD: 19th Century ORIGIN: New York, United States DIMENSIONS: 57" plus base 23 1/2", 80 1/2" Overall, 22"W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.

Dimensions:
Height: 80.5 in (204.47 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1875
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Reference Number:
Seller: AH15131stDibs: LU4019337738892

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