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Description:
Neapolitan Creche Figure of a Angel, Italy, late 18th century, the finely detailed terracotta bust with glass eyes and flowing hair over a silk-dressed body with carved and painted wood arms and legs with articulated digits, (imperfections),ht. 14 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
damages are mostly isolated to the extremities, with some cracking, repairs, and in-painting to some fingers and toes. There are some paint flakes to the rear of the terracotta bust at the rear where the wings would attach and some flaking to the back of the angel's hair
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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