Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 366
Nine Folk Art Walking Sticks - Dunn, Lewis, and Hargis
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
20th century, comprising: Willie Dunn (Canadian, 1941-2013), American Indian talking stick, painted decoration with lacquered finish, ribbons, signed and dated to base "Camasunani/by Willie Dunn/29/7/91", 47 in.; Tim Lewis (Kentucky, born 1952), double headed snake form example with two striped snake grips, signed and dated to base, "Tim Lewis '89", 43 in.; Gary Hargis (Kentucky, 20th century), orange antelope walking stick, signed near base "Hargis", rubber ferrule, 43 in.; carved wood example with bird form head, inlay, rubber ferrule, 34-1/4 in.; Tim Lewis (Kentucky, born 1952), carved and painted female gymnast in leotard, signed and dated to shaft, "Tim Lewis '93", 37 in.; carved and painted example depicting Native Americans, in hues of green, red, and black, engraved, "Mexico", hook handle, 37-1/2 in.; carved and painted example, depicting Native Americans, eagle, engraved "Little Bear", 35 in.; Willard Elliott, snake form example, painted brown head with green body and blue circular decoration, signed and dated near base, "Willard Elliott 95", 44-/2 in.; carved and inlaid wood example, with snake form grip, rubber ferrule, 36 in.
Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition
scuffing, scratching, mild wear overall, minor areas of discoloration, some loss to painted finish
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