John L. Clarke (1881-1970)
Standing Chief
19" x 6" x 6" woodcarving
Inscribed: J.L. Clark, Glacier Park, Mont.
$12,000-18,000
Provenance: Private Collection, Memphis, TN.
This piece was originally part of a lamp, which was purchased at an estate sale in Tennessee several years ago. The lamp parts have been removed but holes can be seen at top and bottom of the woodcarving.
Condition
Some scratches and chips visible, including on chin and hair. Some cracks visible overall, and 3 tips of headdress are missing.