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Lot 59:
Description
This polychrome painted figurine is designed as a single candlestick holder in the traditional Venetian Blackamoor style. The figure depicts a young boy seated atop a cylindrical pedestal resting on a square base. The figure is dressed in elaborate attire, comprising a red turban with a white plume, a green sleeved jacket over a yellow waistcoat with embossed scrolling foliate patterns, white breeches with a red sash, and red shoes. The figure holds a single dark toned metal candle nozzle and bobeche aloft on a slender rod. The piece appears to be made from composite, with intricate cast in relief detailing to the waistcoat. The underside of the square base is finished in flat black paint and features four circular protective pads. No maker’s marks or signatures are visible on the item.
Height: 56 cm.
Condition report:
The figurine shows signs of age appropriate wear. There is minor paint loss and rubbing to the polychrome finish, notably on the raised details of the costume and on the shoes. The candle holder rod appears to have a slight tilt. No major structural repairs or significant chips are visible from the provided images.
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