05-12-200105-12-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2070
May 12, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
230

Small Neapolitan Crche Figure of a Teen-age Boy

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$489$425
Auction: Sale #2070 - 2070Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 12, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

Small Neapolitan Crche Figure of a Teen-age Boy, Italy, late 18th century, terra-cotta shoulder head in original finish, head shaved with sideburns, dark inset eyes, open mouth in awe, upper teeth showing, well-defined ears, body of hemp or tow over wire armature, carved wooden hands (two fingers broken off),wooden lower legs with carved shoes, painted blue stockings, green silk trousers, coral-colored silk jacket (fiber loss),ht. 8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Italy, terra-cotta shoulder head