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Military Figure Trade Sign, c. 1870

Offered by: Allan Katz Americana

Description
American. During the 1930s when this figure was first documented for The Index of American Design, it was owned by Mr. Garfield A. Berlinsky of 857 North Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Records indicate that Mr. Berlinsky engaged in "the business of Antiques." Baltimore artist Raymond Chard created the artwork for the figure to be used in The Index of American Design.

The figure bears the rank of general. His hat is called a "Chapeau de Bras" and his coat is a double breasted frock coat with gold epaulettes and a sash of crimson silk.

Provenance:
Kennedy Galleries, New York City, New York.;
The Private Collection of Allan Stone.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved and painted white pine.
Condition:	Excellent. In a remarkable state of preservation with mostly original and some historic "in-use" painted surface. The lower section of the carved sword and the tip of the hat have been conserved.
Creation Date:	Circa 1870
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Book References:	Pictured: The Index of American Design, volume 1, page 67, figure 178. "Military and naval men were among the figures used on shop fronts: this one C. 1870."
Incollect Reference #:	95533

Dimensions

H.	47 in;	D.	13 in;
H.	119.38 cm;	D.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

A passionate collector and a successful and respected dealer in early American advertising since 1973, Allan expanded this passion to include collecting period American folk art and Americana. He subsequently became a dealer in this material in 1985. Allan has earned a reputation, in both the dealer and collector communities, as being an authority in this subject matter, for having extensive knowledge, a keen eye for the material and a love for this exciting American art form.

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