Very Fine Early and Large Carved Wooden Figure

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Very Fine Early and Large Carved Wooden Figure

Lot Number: 
20
41" (104 cm.) All-carved wooden figure with deeply-sculpted flowing hair,enamel inset eyes,carved facial features and ears with paint-over-gesso complexion and features,painted gold detail of sandals and lacing,wearing early blue velvet robe. Condition: generally excellent,finish is original with very minor craquelure. Comments: late 18th/early 19th century Neopolitan or Santon figure. Value Points: superb artistry of carving and painting with exceptional expression.
Realized Price: 
$1,600
Presale Estimate: 
1500/2500