Neapolitan Soldier with Moustache and Rare Figural Boots

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12" (30 cm.) (excluding helmet). Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead, short brown sculpted hair brushed forward, enamel eyes, closed mouth with very thick moustache, fully-sculpted ears, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings and orange ankle boots with lion-headed figural designs, wearing original military uniform and helmet. Excellent condition, costume somewhat dusty. Neapolitan, mid-1700s, rare hair style and moustache, rare boot accents.