#229

Diminutive Neapolitan Peasant with Sculpted Beard
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$550
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7 1/2" (19 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head, sculpted black curly unruly hair, full beard, moustache, enamel eyes, painted teeth, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, blue stockings, black painted shoes and red buckles, wearing embroidered linen shirt, short pants, flannel vest. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, mid-1700s.