Important Folk Art Cane - May 24, 2018 | Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. In Md
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IMPORTANT FOLK ART CANE

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IMPORTANT FOLK ART CANE
IMPORTANT FOLK ART CANE
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J. D. Christianson; straight shaft; relief carved into bark; Christianson was a confederate veteran who was a resident of Robert E. Lee Veterans homes in Richmond VA and carved several canes, one of which he gave to President McKinley; this cane carved for J. W. Ashburn compliments of Johnny Reb carved January 1904; "As man came into the world a rational and intelligent being, so should he ever be an industrious one"; "The man who is a perfect artist at doing nothing is abnormal, degenerate and out of consideration"; this cane comes with a descriptive auction ad; the cane also has some checkering carving; hardwood; original finish; no ferrule; L-36", VG-EX
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IMPORTANT FOLK ART CANE

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $100
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