Pair Continental carved wood caricature busts
19th c., French or German, likely Postmen or Police officers, finely carved with exaggerated features in the manner of Daumier, in uniform and kepi, initialed "LB" to underside, each approx. 9"h x 6"w x 5"d
Condition: Generally good, with nice old patina, one with chip to cap and split along left side - **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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19th c., French or German, likely Postmen or Police officers, finely carved with exaggerated features in the manner of Daumier, in uniform and kepi, initialed "LB" to underside, each approx. 9"h x 6"w x 5"d
Condition: Generally good, with nice old patina, one with chip to cap and split along left side - **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.