Samuel Anderson Robb Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Samuel Anderson Robb Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 19, 2024
A Carved and Painted Tobacconist Figure of a Native American Chief, Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb (1851-1928), New York, Circa 1890
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
A Carved and Painted Tobacconist Figure of a Native American Chief, Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb (1851-1928), New York, Circa 1890 Appears to retain much of original paint. H: 49 in. (figure), H: 57 in. (overall) This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Aug. 29, 2024
Samuel Robb Attr. Cigar Store Indian
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb (1851-1928 New York) Cigar Store Indian Painted Wood 77''x23''x23. Important original piece of Americana. Professionally repainted and fully restored. Purchased at Cisco's Gallery, Couer d'Alene Idaho.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 14, 2024
Samuel Anderson Robb (American, 1851-1928) Carved Wood Counter Top Cigar Store Display Ca. 1908, "Jack Johnson", H 27" W 10" L 10"
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Full relief carved figure of Jack Johnson in a fighting pose wearing gold trunk on a hand carved plinth. Relief carved plinth reads: "Havana Cigars the Blend of Champions 5¢". Back of plinth reads: "Cotton Club Champion Jack Johnson, New York Club Deluxe". Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, opened the Club Deluxe, a 400-seat nightclub at the corner of 142nd Street and Lenox Avenue, in 1920. Provenance: Property from the estate of a Windsor, Ontario private collector known for his collection of North American Indian artifacts and memorabilia. . By family descent.
DuMouchelles
May. 04, 2024
AMERICAN CIGAR STORE INDIAN MAIDEN ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB (1851-1928).
Est: $7,500 - $15,000
AMERICAN CIGAR STORE INDIAN MAIDEN ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB (1851-1928). American (New York), late-19th Century. Hardwood carved and polychrome painted figure of a maiden holding cigars. Deep, definitive carved headdress, hair, facial features, feathers, and overall attire. Polychrome paint with evidence of paint history. Overall, 68"h. Attached to canted base (and with a wooden "stem" mount) the red, repainted base reads "TABAC" (sic) and measures 20"w. 21.75"d.
Amelia Jeffers
Jan. 06, 2024
CIGAR STORE INDIAN ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB.
Est: $20,000 - $35,000
CIGAR STORE INDIAN ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB. American, 1851-1928. Figure of a woman in a dress, holding cigars, tobacco leaves and signature rose. Old paint has age with age with flakes showing original colors underneath. Cork in head for adding water to prevent shrinkage. Attached to canted base. Wear, and age splits. 80"h. 26"w. 22"d. Ex Jane Murphy (OH).
Amelia Jeffers
Oct. 21, 2023
CIGAR STORE INDIAN, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB (AMERICAN 1851-1928)
Est: $14,000 - $18,000
CIGAR STORE INDIAN, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB (AMERICAN 1851-1928) height: 144.78 cm (57 in.) [figure]; 206 cm (81 1/8 in.) [with the base] CONDITION The statue is in fair age-appropriate but sound condition, some damage and cracks to the base, overall cracks to the wood and to the paint layer, some paint loss. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jun. 28, 2023
[FOLK ART CIRCUS]. ROBB, Samuel Anderson (1851-1928), attri...
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
[FOLK ART CIRCUS]. ROBB, Samuel Anderson (1851-1928), attributed to. Sells Bros. Circus Cage Wagon Side. Circa 1870s. Carved and painted wooden circus cage wagon side, originally from the Sells Bros. Circus, painted red and covered with gilded carvings in 2-3 inch relief, including depictions of a jester, eagle, seraph, and dragon or mythological winged creature. Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb, the master American woodcarver renowned for tobacco trade figures and circus art. In two pieces, stored in wooden crates. Width 12 ft.; height 64”; deep 2-3”. Restored condition. The panel was found in the rafters of a barn in the Ringling Bros winter quarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin in the early 1950s and was previously owned by Charles Philip Fox; and exhibited in museum including The Ringling Art Museum, The Milwaukee Art Museum, The Columbus Museum of Art, The New York State Museum (Albany), and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. An important piece of American circus and folk art. Sold: Guernsey’s, Circus World Collection of Important Circus Artifacts and Carousel Carvings Encompassing the Collections of Charles Philip Fox, Robert Clarke, & William Donahue, 1985, Lot S1. Two large and heavy crates. Third-party shipping required.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Apr. 15, 2023
Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb (1851-1928,
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
NY, PA) or Thomas Brooks cigar store Indian figure, second half of the 19th century. A fabulous carved and polychrome painted Native American female figure with a carved feather headdress. The headdress shows three old metal feathers that were replaced. The top of the head has a hole for linseed oil. The figure is dressed in a robe with a tobacco leaf and beaded necklace. Also holding three tobacco leaves. Carved tunic and fringed leggings, shoes. On a wooden plinth base with iron wheels. There are traces of old "Cigar and Tobacco" painted stencil. Evidence of numerous re-paintings. 73 1/2" tall overall, figure height is 53". Approx. 19 1/2" x 22" at base. Surface is heavily alligatored, mainly to the left side. Heavy paint flaking. Plinth base shows cracking and paint separation. Age appropriate wear. Found in South Norwalk, CT in 1920. Metal earrings are probably a later addition.
Marion Antique Auctions
Apr. 08, 2023
A VERY FINE CIGAR STORE INDIAN, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB (AMERICAN 1851-1928)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
A VERY FINE CIGAR STORE INDIAN, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB (AMERICAN 1851-1928) height: 144.78 cm (57 in.) [figure]; 206 cm (81 1/8 in.) [with the base] CONDITION The statue is in fair age-appropriate but sound condition, some damage and cracks to the base, overall cracks to the wood and to the paint layer, some paint loss. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Oct. 23, 2022
Cigar Store Native American
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Samuel Robb (1852-1928) - Counter top cigar store Indian. New York, circa 1880. Condition: Very good with imperfections. Base is modern. Over-paint removed to reveal traces of earlier paint. H 29-1/2" W 14" D 14". Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vondqqul7iw9ru3/AAD1w-olUA9oumc0xz9jJUSca?dl=0
New England Auctions
Sep. 24, 2022
ROBB, Samuel Anderson (1851-1928), attributed to. Sells Bro...
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
ROBB, Samuel Anderson (1851-1928), attributed to. Sells Bros. Circus Cage Wagon Side. Circa 1870s. Carved and painted wooden circus cage wagon side, originally from the Sells Bros. Circus, painted red and covered with gilded carvings in 2-3 inch relief, including depictions of a jester, eagle, seraph, and dragon or mythological winged creature. Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb, the master American wood carver renowned for tobacco trade figures and circus art. In two pieces, stored in wooden crates. Width 12 ft.; height 64”. Restored condition. The panel was found in the rafters of a barn in the Ringling Bros winter quarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin in the early 1950s and was previously owned by Charles Philip Fox; and exhibited in museum including The Ringling Art Museum, The Milwaukee Art Museum, The Columbus Museum of Art, The New York State Museum (Albany), and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. An important piece of American circus and folk art. Sold: Guernsey’s, Circus World Collection of Important Circus Artifacts and Carousel Carvings Encompassing the Collections of Charles Philip Fox, Robert Clarke, & William Donahue, 1985, Lot S1.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jun. 25, 2022
Attributed to Samuel Robb, Cigar Store Indian
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Attributed to Samuel Robb (New York, 1851-1928) Cigar Store Indian late 19th century carved and painted wood 69 x 20 x 27 inches
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
May. 31, 2022
Samuel Robb (American, 1851-1928) Cigar Store Indian
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Samuel Robb (American, 1851-1928) Cigar Store Indian. This piece has Robb's signature carved rose, which he added to some of his Indian Maidens to honor the death of his wife. Provenance: Goldberg Bowen, Sutter Street, San Francisco. http://pre-prowhiskeymen.blogspot.com/2021/07/goldberg-bowen-co-from-ashes-to-world.html. Size: 63.5'' x 18.5'' x 20'' (161 x 47 x 51 cm).
Material Culture
Jan. 21, 2022
A POLYCHROME PAINTED CIGAR STORE FIGURE ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928), NEW YORK CITY, LATE 19TH
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
A POLYCHROME PAINTED CIGAR STORE FIGURE ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928), NEW YORK CITY, LATE 19TH 47 in. high
Christie's
Dec. 07, 2019
SAMUEL ROBB (American, 1851-1928)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
SAMUEL ROBB (American, 1851-1928), carved cigar store Indian with headdress, holding cigars and knife. Some remnants of paint, touch ups. 58-1/2''h, overall 74-1/2''h. (Folk Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Dec. 07, 2019
SAMUEL ROBB (American, 1851-1928)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
SAMUEL ROBB (American, 1851-1928), carved and painted cigar store Indian with headdress, holding cigars and knife. Restored, set in later stand. 66-1/2''h. (Folk Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 11, 2019
American Carved and Painted Wood 'Tobacconist' Figure of an Indian Princess, Att to the Workshop of Samuel Anderson Robb, NY, 1851-19
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American Carved and Painted Wood 'Tobacconist' Figure of an Indian Princess Attributed to the Workshop of Samuel Anderson Robb, New York, 1851-1928 With traces of red, white and green paint, on a later wood base. Weathered condition with various cracks and checking; right arm replaced. Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Property from the Collection of Albert E. and Lindamarie F. Mitchler
Weschler's
Oct. 11, 2019
American Carved and Painted Wood 'Tobacconist' Figure of an Indian Chief, Att to Samuel Anderson Robb, NY, 1851-1928
Est: $500 - $1,000
American Carved and Painted Wood 'Tobacconist' Figure of an Indian Chief Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb, New York, 1851-1928 Painted in tones of green, yellow, red, white and gilt with fleshtones on a yellow painted wood base. Repainted; with various vertical cracks, chips and abrasions to paint. Height: 68 in (172.7 cm)Property from the Collection of Albert E. and Lindamarie F. Mitchler
Weschler's
Oct. 11, 2019
American Carved and Painted Wood 'Tobacconist' Figure of an Indian Princess, Att to the Workshop of Samuel Anderson Robb, NY, 1851-19
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American Carved and Painted Wood 'Tobacconist' Figure of an Indian Princess Attributed to the Workshop of Samuel Anderson Robb, New York, 1851-1928 Painted in tones of yellow, red, blue, green and fleshtones on a yellow and white painted Finest Cigars Sold Here green painted base. Various vertical cracks; some worm damage to right arm; repairs and restorations to headdress; scattered paint loss. Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Property from the Collection of Albert E. and Lindamarie F. Mitchler
Weschler's
Oct. 10, 2019
VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD TOBACCONIST TRADE FIGURE IN THE FORM OF A NATIVE AMERICAN PRINCESS, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928), NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880 |
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Wood
Sotheby's
Oct. 10, 2019
IMPORTANT CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD TOBACCONIST TRADE FIGURE OF A TURK, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928),, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880 |
Est: $300,000 - $500,000
depicting a monumental Turk figure holding tobacco in his left hand and supporting his metal and wood pipe with his right hand.
Sotheby's
Oct. 10, 2019
VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED TOBACCONIST 'INDIAN PRINCESS' TRADE FIGURE, ATTRIBUTED TO THE SHOP OF SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928), NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880 |
Est: $60,000 - $120,000
appears to retain a majority of its original painted surface.
Sotheby's
Jan. 21, 2018
MONUMENTAL CARVED AND PAINTED PINE AMERICAN INDIAN CHIEF, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928), NEW YORK, CIRCA 1890 |
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
carved in the round from one tree trunk (except possibly right arm), the chief with gilded eagle and feathered headdress and beaded earrings; the right arm is raised and the hand holds bunch of cigars labeled Century Tobacco, Virginia Leaf, Smoking Tobacco; right foot advanced standing on a square black-painted base.
Sotheby's
Jan. 21, 2018
CARVED AND PAINTED PINE CIGAR STORE INDIAN, SAMUEL ROBB (1851-1928), NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880 |
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
the figure with feathered headdress, gilt painted band and jewelry; the dress painted with flowers and figure holding blocks of tobacco in right hand; on a green painted base with iron carrying handles.
Sotheby's
Jan. 23, 2016
INDIAN PRINCESS |
Est: $50,000 - $100,000
Executed in New York circa 1880.
Sotheby's
Jan. 23, 2016
BASEBALL PLAYER |
Est: $450,000 - $600,000
Carved in New York circa 1890.
Sotheby's
Jan. 23, 2016
LORD DUNDREARY |
Est: $200,000 - $250,000
Executed circa 1880.
Sotheby's
May. 30, 2015
CIGAR STORE INDIAN - Magnificent American Folk Art Advertising Statue in the manner of Samuel Anderson Robb (1851-1928), circa 1880s, titled verso "Nicketti, Daughter of Algonquin, Chieftain Openchancanough (Brother o...
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
CIGAR STORE INDIAN - Magnificent American Folk Art Advertising Statue in the manner of Samuel Anderson Robb (1851-1928), circa 1880s, titled verso "Nicketti, Daughter of Algonquin, Chieftain Openchancanough (Brother of Chief Powhatan)". In carved wood and mostly original paint, she is depicted standing, in a red white and blue five feather bonnet with a star on the crown, her head squared forward in confidence, earrings nested in her long hair, wearing a fringed shawl and dress with feathers at her belt, she has a book tucked under her right crooked arm, her left hand straight down at her side. The figure is standing on the original chamfered edge pedestal with remnants of the texturing. 59" x 12" x 14 1/2" (at base). Replaced boot tips, old retouched paint in bonnet feathers. A fine example. From a Utah estate.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 23, 2014
CIGAR STORE INDIAN ATTRB TO SAMUEL ROBB
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
ROBB, Samuel Anderson, (American, 1851-1928): Attribution, polychrome paint decorated cigar store Indian. Tradition has it this Indian was purchased many years ago from a store less than 4 blocks from Robb's New York Studio, unfortunately the name of the store has been lost. This carving exhibits many traits similar to Robb's style, base is a replacement. Indian measures 58 1/2" h. x 14" x 16", base 13 3/4" h. x 22 1/4" x 17 1/2".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Nov. 05, 2011
Carved and Painted Indian Princess Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York, New York, c. 1880, on origin...
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Carved and Painted Indian Princess Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York, New York, c. 1880, on original base, old painted surface, (imperfections), figure ht. 56, overall ht. 80 in. Provenance: Acquired from the Estate of Helena Penrose, New York, New York. Other trade figures formerly in the collection of Helena Penrose were sold at Christie's in October, 2007.
Skinner
Mar. 07, 2010
Carved and Painted Wooden Indian Maiden Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York, the standing figure wit...
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Carved and Painted Wooden Indian Maiden Tobacconist Figure, attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York, the standing figure with feathered headdress and apron, holding a bundle of cigars aloft, supported on a metal covered wooden base, (later paint, age cracks), overall ht. 67, wd. 24, dp. 21 1/4 in. Note: A tobacconist figure very similar in costume and pose attributed to Robb was sold at Pook & Pook, Downington, Pennsylvania, October 24, 2008.
Skinner
Jul. 15, 2009
Cigar Store Indian
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
A wooden 4 foot 8 inch Cigar Store Indian with a large feather headdress. Holding a bundle of cigars, a book, a knife and a box.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Nov. 20, 2008
OUTSTANDING CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD CIGAR
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
OUTSTANDING CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD CIGAR STORE INDIAN. Attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb 1851-1928. Chief figure has green, red and white headdress. Red and gold outfit, draped in brown blanket, and carries brown and green items in hand. Accompanied by custom wood plinth base of more recent vintage. SIZE: Figure without base is 58" h; with base is 76" h. CONDITION: Some linseed oil residue and various chips; overall very fine, likely with some layers of old touch up, having been exposed to the elements. 1-8744 (10,000-12,000)
James D. Julia
Feb. 22, 2008
ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928).
Est: -
ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928). CARVED AND PAINTED CIGAR STORE INDIAN CHIEF.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Feb. 22, 2008
ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928).
Est: -
ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ANDERSON ROBB (1851-1928). CARVED AND PAINTED FIGURE OF A CIGAR STORE INDIAN CHIEF.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Oct. 09, 2002
A CARVED AND PAINTED CIGAR STORE INDIAN FIGURE
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Attributed to the shop of Samuel A. Robb (1851-1929), New York City, 1880-1890 Painted in red, yellow, black and brown, depicting a standing figure wearing a carved and articulated feathered headdress with feather-trimmed tunic and shawl holding a knife, a bundle of cigars, a book and a box, standing on a base, some restoration to headdress and nose 611/2in. high, 16 x 13in., the base NOTES The Indian, the first American to cultivate tobacco, became the advertising symbol for smoke shops. By the second half of the 19th century, cigar store Indians reflected the taste and success of the proprietor. Indians of all shapes and sizes lined cities throughout America until the 1890s, when ordinances required that the obstructions be placed inside the shops. The placement of the figure inside the shop along with the marketing of chain stores was the onset to the demise of both the cigar store Indian and the independent tobacconist. Cigar store figures with stylized features similar to this example are exhibited on forms produced in Samuel Robb's workshop. For example an Indian brave signed Samuel A. Robb is located in the New York Historical Society and is illustrated in Bishop, American Folk Sculpture, p. 256, no. 478. Another closely related example was sold in these rooms 17 June 1997, lot 375.
Christie's