Neapolitan Village Woman with Amply-Modeled Bosom

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21" (53 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of woman with rounded chin, strong throat and amply-modeled bosom, deeply-defined sculpted brown hair waved from face and captured in an intricate braided and looped chignon centered by a painted red comb, deeply-set eye sockets, enamel eyes, closed mouth modeled as though open with painted teeth and tongue tip, fully-sculpted ears, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted red stockings and black work shoes, wearing especially fine blouse, folklore costume and with upheld apron containing a basket of oranges. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: unique and outstanding sculpting of facial features and body shape, distinctive hair style, suggesting the creation of an important, as yet unidentified artisan workshop.