61050: A Pair of Venetian Ebonized and Polychrome Carve

A Pair of Venetian Ebonized and Polychrome Carved Wood Blackamoors on Pedestals, 19th century 63-1/2 inches (161.3 cm) (sculptures, each) 25-1/4 x 20 x 20 inches (64.1 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm) (pedestals, each) The two figures, each with polychrome and gilt decoration, holding aloft a trumpet-form tray, on octagonal polychrome and gilt base. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Broken and repaired left arm to one example with loss, losses and flakes throughout exposing gesso, with dulling of the pigment, and visible signs of overpainting scattered throughout.