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Description
9" (23 cm.) The earthenware shoulder head angel is
sculpted with her head turned to the side,with
sculpted flowing brown hair,enamel
eyes,oil-painted complexion and features,wrapped
armature body,earthenware lower arms and legs with
bare feet,wearing metallic gown gown with aqua
silk sash and wings,and posed as though flying.
Condition: generally excellent,one finger tip
broken. Comments: Neopolitan,early 19th century.
Value Points: superb original finish and exquisite
artistry of painting including details such as
tiny teeth,posed fingers,sculpted tips of ears
with delicate blushing.