Painted and Parcel-gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Blackamoor Figure

Description:

Painted and Parcel-gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Blackamoor Figure, probably Italy, late 19th/early 20th century, figure wears a polychrome painted scarf and flowing cloak, one hand on head holds a wood tazza, the other a silver-plated salver, set on an octagonal wood base, ht. 63 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Scattered minor loses to gesso and paint, salver not original.


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