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Lot 237

Rare Pair of Carved and Painted Theatrical Figures

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
Rare and exceptional pair of carved and painted theatrical figures. Carved wood with early, probably original paint. Overall height figure on original base 74". Figure only H 45". Figure on oak base bottom of feet to top of head H45" Overall to bottom of sash H49". Family History attributes these carvings to Charles Dodge New York (1806-1886). Excellent condition. Some old retouching to paint. Contemporary oak base is not included. See this link to High-Res Images https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6j4a3wj70qkkb2r/AABqHyGjGw83qpRv7ozZp3-ka?dl=0