#278

Neapolitan Prince with Wind-Blown Hair and Beard
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$1,300
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head posed to glance downward, sculpted grey hair and beard in wind-blown tousled manner, heavily-lidded enamel eyes, closed mouth, incised age lines, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, wearing silk breeches and laced vest, burgundy lined jacket with gilt braid, and with silver and brass ornamental tool worn on chain around his neck. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, late-1700s.