Sw***y8
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$400
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- Estimate
- $800 / $1,200
Description
19" (48 cm.) Poured wax head of man with deeply impressed wrinkles in amber complexion, brown glass inset eyes, dark eye shadow, thick brows, mouth open for pipe use, very thick black beard and moustache, bald pate with affixed turban, wooden body with articulation of arms allowing pipe to be posed, wax hands and feet, original costume including various opium utensils. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker unknown, museum record indicates an unidentified artist, Iran, c. 1976. Value Points: most artistic detail of modeling of facial features, articulated body, original costume.