Brunk Auctions
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Emporium | November 20, 2025

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 1163

Seven American Carved Wood Folk Art Canes

Estimate: $400 - $600
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

20th century, comprising: cane with geometric motif; cane initialed "CO"; crook handled cane; three painted canes, one red, one striped, one with serpent motif; cane with leg form handle and inscribed with dates of American Independence, the fall of Fort Fisher, assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley, and other phrases; largest 39-3/8 x 1-1/8 x 1-1/8 in.

Provenance: The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection

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The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection

wear commensurate with age and use; painted examples with loss and fading to pigment; geometric example with minor pest damage Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.