Advertising sculpture for a tobacconist's shop with a figure smoking

Descriptio Carved and polychromed wood. Dimensions: 124 × 70 × 34 cm. Magnificent polychromed wooden sculpture used as an advertising figure for a tobacco shop in the 19th century. It depicts a man smoking a pipe, a very popular motif at the time, intended to attract passersby. These sculptures, known as cigar store figures, were placed in front of shops as a symbol of hospitality and a sign of commercial identity. Provenance: private collection. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:$4,459.43

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