North American Auction Company
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American Indian & The West June 8th Sale

Sat, Jun 8, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 119

Prince Albert Tobacco Chief Joseph Print

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a Prince Albert Tobacco advertising print showing Chief Joseph. The piece depicts Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce in a large headdress. The chief is shown in a green shirt with several small pelts hanging from the shirt and 12 fully beaded necklaces. The bottom of the painting shows a can of Prince Albert crimp cut with the top open. The piece is marked "Chief Joseph. Nez Perce Prince Albert the national joy smoke - R. F. Reynolds Tobacco Co.". The piece is set into a glint gold frame with ornate designs across the piece. The painting shows good condition overall. The frame measures 36" wide by 44" tall with the painting measuring 31 1/2" wide by 39 1/2" tall. This is a later edition print.

Condition

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