#292

Neapolitan Young Man with Forelock Curl
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$500
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of young man, tinted hair with sculpted curls at forelock and above each ear, deeply-set enamel eyes, sculpted open mouth with painted teeth, tinted beard stubble, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black shoes with red buckles, velvet jacket and homespun pants. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, mid-1700s.