Italian Carved Blackamoor Figural

Late 19th/early 20th century, polychrome paint with gilt highlights over gesso and wood, the figure, holding an oar, stands atop a symbolic gondola, supported by a stepped plinth above four applied paw feet.

23.5 in.

Private Estate, Durham, NC

Missing thumb; areas of paint flaking; three of the paw feet are replacements.

$600 - 1,200