This 1920s apothecary sign shaped like a mortar and pestle is 20 inches high, made of tin with cut and colored glass mounted to the outside, and sold at Cowan’s for $8,125. (Cowles Syndicate)

Cigar store signs are readily recognizable, even a century later.

Large signs with

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Mr. Wash poses in studio with his painting Targeted Insurrection. Below: Devin Reynolds’ painting on panel Hanging by a Thread. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY MR. WASH

Painter Fulton Leroy Washington, better known as Mr. Wash

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If you’re on a tight budget and track each paycheck you bank, you likely gave yourself some wiggle room to shop for holiday gifts.

After all, your gift-giving shopping list can add up — especially if you