"Old Chief Stogie" by Samuel A. Robb

 

 Attired in buckskins and a headdress of tobacco leaves, Old Chief Stogie offers up a fresh bundle of cigars in one hand while the other holds a lowered tomahawk.  He is a nostalgic symbol of commerce and hospitality ... and, of course, good smokes ... from the days of the Wild West.

Old Chief Stogie was carved in the early 1920's by Samuel Anderson Robb. Robb was born in Scotland in 1851 and died in New York City in 1928.  Robb enjoyed an illustrious career as one of the leading wood carvers of the day, creating many of the best figureheads for clipper ships and carvings for commercial storefronts throughout the United States.  When his rare wooden Cigar Store Indians come onto the market today, they fetch prices reaching $50,000.

The original wood carving of Old Chief Stogie was brought to us by a private collector in the Chicago area.  He had inherited the piece from his grandfather who had kept it standing outside of his tavern and pool hall in the historic gold-mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado.

A Cigar Store Indian has never before been cast in bronze.  Very aware of treading new ground, our experts created a mold that successfully captured the intricate wood grain and splitting seen in the original.  Please be sure to click on the "View More Images" link above to see additional views.

Completely authentic in detail, each Old Chief Stogie statue is individually cast of pure bronze in our own California art foundry. Only 100 will be cast. Each is individually numbered and accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity. Old Chief Stogie stands 40” tall, weighs roughly 85 lbs., and is available for secure shipping anywhere in the world.

This is a fine bronze sculpture, made to the highest standards.  We guarantee your satisfaction.

If you would like more information or wish to arrange international shipment, please call us at 818.841.7979 or send email to info@artbronze.com.