19TH CENTURY CARVED CIGAR STORE FIGURE

19th-Century Carved and Polychrome-Painted “Punch” Cigar Store Trade Figure. Large carved wooden tobacconist trade figure depicting the traditional Punch character, modeled with a highly expressive smiling face, black side curls, red cap and neck scarf, green double-breasted jacket, and raised gloved hand. Figure is removable from its substantial paneled wooden pedestal, decorated with blue painted panels centered by American eagle-and-shield motifs. CONDITION: Retains an exceptional age related patina, and was deaccessioned from a museum. Pedestal exhibits heavier edge wear, scattered losses, and cracking/separation to the painted panels.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

Condition: (Excellent).