FINE CARVED, GILT, AND PAINT DECORATED FIGURE OF VENETIAN BLACKAMOOR.

Mid-19th century, Italy. This well decorated and carved figure dressed in period costume with gold gilt highlights, green floral neckerchief, and floral sash, wearing floral decorated and gilt tights, standing on the bow of a gondola. Mounted on a cylindrical molded pedestal with socle raised on claw feet with acanthus returns, gilt and floral decorated. SIZE: 34″ h. CONDITION: Torch in upraised right hand missing flame, old repair to right forearm at wrist, object held in left hand is absent, the bow sprit of gondola with small seam split and slight damage, end of open gondola section with bite mark damage, top molding of pedestal with old repair, leaf element of foot with old damage, painted and gilt surfaces remain clear and vibrant with age patina and light soiling. Minor abrasions throughout, most notably to head scarf. 50588-1 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2438

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2438	$0.00	FINE CARVED, GILT, AND PAINT DECORATED FIGURE OF VENETIAN BLACKAMOOR. Mid-19th century, Italy. This well decorated and carved figure dressed in period costume with gold gilt highlights, green floral neckerchief, and floral sash, wearing floral decorated and gilt tights, standing on the bow of a gondola. Mounted on a cylindrical molded pedestal with socle raised on claw feet with acanthus returns, gilt and floral decorated. SIZE: 34″ h. CONDITION: Torch in upraised right hand missing flame, old repair to right forearm at wrist, object held in left hand is absent, the bow sprit of gondola with small seam split and slight damage, end of open gondola section with bite mark damage, top molding of pedestal with old repair, leaf element of foot with old damage, painted and gilt surfaces remain clear and vibrant with age patina and light soiling. Minor abrasions throughout, most notably to head scarf. 50588-1 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2438 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE CARVED, GILT, AND PAINT DECORATED FIGURE OF VENETIAN BLACKAMOOR.