Private collection, Waldorf, Maryland.

Gene Zesch (American, b. 1932) Reputashun, 1982 Carved wood with polychrome, fiber 8-3/4 inches (22.2 cm) Inscribed on base: A REPUTASHUNN LIKE MINE ISHN'T BUILT OVERNIGHT / ©Gene Zesch / Z / 9/9/82 / COPR. 77 PROVENANCE: Private collection, Waldorf, Maryland. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

The cigar at the mouth and the index finger no longer extant, and otherwise presenting well overall.