Turkish Merchant Cigar Store Trade Sign Folk Art Carving

Description

Wooden carving of a Turkish Merchant, mounted on a wooden plinth of the same wood. Late 19th-century manufacture. Possibly used as a Tobacco shop sign, wearing Turkish head style and Turkish dress. Good condition and polished wood. The size is 25" tall on a base 10" by 8".

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: original , likely polychromed originally

Dimensions:
Height: 25 in.
Width: 10 in.
Depth: 8 in.

Category: Sculpture
Origin: Turkey
Materials: Wood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; original , likely polychromed originally

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Turkish Merchant Cigar Store Trade Sign Folk Art Carving

Lot 0857

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