#47

Petite Neapolitan lady with Silver Necklace
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$1,700
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with modeled bosom, head turned to the side and gazing down, sculpted brown hair with curls framing the face and framed by a painted maroon hair bow, chignon at crown, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted red stockings and brown wooden clogs, wearing original elaborate silk costume with rich embroidery, carrying basket of fruit, and with silver filigree necklace. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, late 1700s, remarkable detail of embroidery on original costume.