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Lot 483

[KREWSON SR., Martin (1912-2012), sculptor]. “Tom Sawyer" F...

Estimate: $300 - $500

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[KREWSON SR., Martin (1912-2012), sculptor]. ?Tom Sawyer" Figure from ?The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." [N.p., ca. 1970s]. Lifesize wax figure of a juvenile Tom Sawyer. Standing figure is dressed in custom-made 19th century-style clothing that an adventurous boy trying to dress up would wear. This figure's mouth is open to reveal his teeth, (with one missing, as sculpted) which are real human teeth, donated from a local child who had undergone oral surgery. With small wooden display sign. Figure with human hair, ophthalmologist-grade glass eyes, and fingerprints, as all figures in this collection. Figure approximately 57" high. Some wear, occasional soiling, one arm a bit loose, figure's bare feet are chipped with loss of wax. Good example of master wax sculptor Krewson's art. Because of the teeth, this is one of the more famous figures in this collection. Third-party transportation required.