VERY FINE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD SCULPTURE OF A DOMESTIC LADY WITH BROOM AND DUSTPAN, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY

VERY FINE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD SCULPTURE OF A DOMESTIC LADY WITH BROOM AND DUSTPAN, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY

appears to retain its original surface, inscribed Hand made by father on paper label affixed to bottom.

Height 12 ¾ in. by Width 5 ¼ in. by Depth 4 in.

Condition Report:
In fine overall condition. Surface has overall light embedded dirt and aged varnish. Minor paint loss/wear to nose and areas of skirt and shoulder. Proper right hand holding broom has cracked thumb that was reattached. Proper left hand holding dustpan replaced and half of the dustpan broken and replaced.

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Provenance:
Allan Katz, Woodbridge, Connecticut.