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Description
14" (36 cm.) and 13" (without stands). Each has
earthenware head with sculpted head and hair,the
woman posed with head turned sideways and having
long flowing hair captured in a molded cap,and her
mouth sculpted as though open; the man with
wind-blown hair,sideburns and mustache,beaded
teeth,ruddy complexion,each with enamel
eyes,hemp-wrapped body,earthenware hands with very
expressive fingers,sculpted boots,and wearing
original elaborate silk costume. Condition:
generally excellent,Comments: Neopolitan,early
19th century,the figures are presented on their
original wooden bases. Value Points: superb
characterization and sculpting,enhanced by fine
artistic painting.