Rare Petite Neopolitan Lady with Sculpted Crown

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10" (25 cm.) Earthenware shoulder head with sculpted bosom,head turned to the side with very expressive features,slightly open mouth with tiny teeth,enamel eyes,brown sculpted hair with tendrils of curls onto forehead and flowing curls onto her front shoulder. She has a sculpted gilt-edged red crown on her head,hemp-wrapped body,earthenware hands and feet,very expressive fingers,and is wearing her original costume and carrying a basket of grapes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 19th century. Value Points: fine original painting and expressive features and fingers,rare sculpted crown,original costume.