Indian Maiden Cast Zinc Tobacconist Figure

Description:

Indian Maiden Cast Zinc Tobacconist Figure, William Demuth and Company, c. 1871, the figure wearing a tunic and holding cigars in her hands, weathered, old surface, some original paint, (minor repair),ht. 53 1/2 in.

Note: Possibly cast in the M.G. Seelig Foundry, the figure is seen on the 1871 Demuth and Company catalog cover.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

old repair to headdress, mounted on modern display base


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