#59

Early Neopolitan Lady with Elaborate Original Costume
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$1,100
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Sculpted earthenware shoulder head with sculpted brown hair in tightly braided chignon with feathering at the forehead,enamel downcast eyes,smiling expression,hemp-wrapped body,earthenware lower arms with expressively sculpted fingers,sculpted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan,early 1800s. Value Points: beautifully defined facial expression and hair,wearing fine original silk costume and jewelry.