Early Continental Carved Woman with Sublime Expression

Live Auction

27" (69 cm.) All-wooden carved figure of woman with one-piece head,torso and legs,her head tilted very slightly to the side,and with arms having dowel jointing at the elbows,heavily modeled eyelids,brown enamel inset eyes,elegantly shaped nose,closed lips with solemn expression,painted brows,all-around lashes,eyeliner,nostrils,and lips,and with blushed detail on chin and cheeks,pierced ears,brunette human hair,carved blue gown,carved lower legs with defined toes and fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental,18th century. Value Points: the elegantly posed head,downcast eyes,and fine artistic painting of complexion create a sublime portrait,with original silk gown with rich gilt metallic embroidery. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong,being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds.