An Austrian Painted Bronze Figure of a Tradesman &...

An Austrian Painted Bronze Figure of a Tradesman & Donkey, Made for the Islamic Market, 19th Century.
A finely cast and hand-painted bronze miniature depicting a seated tradesman in traditional attire resting beside a saddled donkey. Rendered with remarkable attention to detail, the figure’s red turban and robe are accented with subtle shades of green and gold, while the donkey features intricately painted saddlebags in red and blue.
L: Approximately 6cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.