Pair of Italian Carved and Painted Blackamoors
Pair of Italian Carved and Painted Blackamoors
mid-20th century, the polychrome-painted figures poised on triangular bases with bold scrolled feet, each colorfully dressed in pantaloons and a turban, and holding aloft a cornucopia set with a fluted support.
h. 77", w. 18", d. 19"
Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report: **The blackamoor with its left arm raised exhibits several repairs to its left arm, shoulder, foot of cornucopia and top tray. Repairs were completed with near-matching overpainted pigments - the blue in the blouse and the black on the face, arm and chest are slightly darker and more matte than those elements on its pair. Both examples have scattered nicks/chips to paint and gesso, and shrinkage cracks and some separations at joints - mostly to pedestal bases. Condition is as to be expected with age, material and use. Structurally sound and in overall good estate condition.
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Pair of Italian Carved and Painted Blackamoors
mid-20th century, the polychrome-painted figures poised on triangular bases with bold scrolled feet, each colorfully dressed in pantaloons and a turban, and holding aloft a cornucopia set with a fluted support.
h. 77", w. 18", d. 19"
Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report: **The blackamoor with its left arm raised exhibits several repairs to its left arm, shoulder, foot of cornucopia and top tray. Repairs were completed with near-matching overpainted pigments - the blue in the blouse and the black on the face, arm and chest are slightly darker and more matte than those elements on its pair. Both examples have scattered nicks/chips to paint and gesso, and shrinkage cracks and some separations at joints - mostly to pedestal bases. Condition is as to be expected with age, material and use. Structurally sound and in overall good estate condition.
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