March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session II

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 557

John L. Clarke, woodcarving

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
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.