Decorative Arts & Design

May 0813, 2021
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LOT 287

Lot 287

Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century

Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century
Lot 287 Details
Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century

each carved, polychromed and parcel gilt Nubian figure with seashells, the male with a quiver of arrows, modelled standing on a turned and carved marbleized and ebonized plinth
height 57.75 in — 146.7 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $3,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century
  • Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century
  • Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century
  • Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century
  • Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century
  • Pair of Venetian Blackamoor Figural Pedestals, Italy, mid 19th century
Provenance:

Gerald Kerin Ltd., Antiques and Works of Art, Mayfair, London, June, 1966

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially good condition with some minor paint losses and restoration to marbleizing.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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