Life-size Polychrome Papier-mache Advertising Figure of a Black Man.

Description:

Life-size Polychrome Papier-mache Advertising Figure of a Black Man. America, late 19th/early 20th century, the figure is posed in a seated position with hands poised as if holding a newspaper, wearing a white hat with red band, dark blue jacket, white shirt, vest, pants, and shoes, red necktie, (minor paint wear, separations),ht. 48 1/2, wd. 20, dp. 33 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000