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Late C19th Italian Venetian Carved Wood Polychrome-decorated ‘Blackamoor’ Figure of a Gondolier.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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Late C19th Italian Venetian Carved Wood Polychrome-decorated ‘Blackamoor’ Figure of a Gondolier.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

C19th Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome-decorated candlestand figure ‘blackamoor’ figure of a gondolier.

The flamboyantly and richly-dressed male nubian figure depicted stood upon the prow of a floating gondola holding a decorated oar whilst the raised arm holds aloft a tazza as a candlestand. The vessel resting on a naturalistically-modelled wavy water base , portraying the canals of Venice .

The figure and the water-borne gondola raised on a simulated faux porphyry stepped plinth base with decorative faux marble and gilded mouldings, the whole mounted on carved claw feet .

A stylish addition for a period interior scheme in good original condition with only minor historic damage and minimal losses to polychrome painted decoration .

H (full with oar) 42”

H (figure and base) 35”

W 12”

D 12”

Italy , Venice c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Venetian Carved Wood Figure to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08358946
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-165 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Gesso showing through flakes at the edges: traditional painted plaster ground.
Red ground showing beneath worn gilding: old water-gilt finish.
Multi-part wood carving with joined arm: standard nineteenth-century Italian workshop practice.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1051278
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 242
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
C19th Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome-decorated candlestand figure ‘blackamoor’ figure of a gondolier.
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The flamboyantly and richly-dressed male nubian figure depicted stood upon the prow of a floating gondola holding a decorated oar whilst the raised arm holds aloft a tazza as a candlestand.
M Lees and Sons

The vessel resting on a naturalistically-modelled wavy water base , portraying the canals of Venice .

fig 1. A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray.
fig 1. Late C19th Italian Venetian Carved Wood Polychrome-decorated ‘Blackamoor’ Figure of a Gondolier.

The figure and the water-borne gondola raised on a simulated faux porphyry stepped plinth base with decorative faux marble and gilded mouldings, the whole mounted on carved claw feet .

A stylish addition for a period interior scheme in good original condition with only minor historic damage and minimal losses to polychrome painted decoration .

H (full with oar) 42”

H (figure and base) 35”

W 12”

D 12”

Italy , Venice c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Venetian Carved Wood Figure to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 08358946
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-165 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Gesso showing through flakes at the edges: traditional painted plaster ground.
Red ground showing beneath worn gilding: old water-gilt finish.
Multi-part wood carving with joined arm: standard nineteenth-century Italian workshop practice.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1051278
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 242
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray.
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Archive I A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray.

Late C19th Italian Venetian Carved Wood Polychrome-decorated ‘Blackamoor’ Figure of a Gondolier.

Archive II A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XIII
Archive XIV A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XIV
Archive XV A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XV
Archive XVI A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XVI
Archive XVII A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XVII
Archive XVIII A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XVIII
Archive XIX A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XIX
Archive XX A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XX
Archive XXI A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XXI
Archive XXII A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray. View XXII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray.
Late C19th Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome-decorated ‘blackamoor’ figure of a gondolier.
Ref: SA1051278
A late 19th-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome figure of a gondolier standing on a boat base atop a plinth, holding an oar and raised tray.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Figures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVenetian
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Polychrome Paint, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGondola base, Oar motif, Raised tray holder, Plinth base
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This late nineteenth-century Italian Venetian carved wood polychrome-decorated 'blackamoor' figure of a gondolier dates to 1870. The flamboyant male figure wears richly coloured garments in shades of red, green, and gold, and stands upon the prow of a floating gondola atop a wavy water base. He holds a tall, decorated oar in one hand while raising the other hand aloft to support a tazza candlestand. The sculpture rests on a simulated faux porphyry stepped plinth base adorned with decorative faux marble and gilded mouldings, supported by carved claw feet. Minor historic damage and minimal losses to the polychrome painted decoration are present. Measuring 105 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, this sculpture works well placed in an empty corner of a period interior scheme to add a focal point to the room.

FAQs

Venetian decorative figures depicting gondoliers or ceremonial attendants originated in 17th and 18th-century Italy, gaining widespread popularity across Europe during the Grand Tour movement of the late 19th century as accent sculptures.

These figures were hand-carved from softwoods such as pine or lime, subsequently decorated with painted polychrome pigments, lacquers, and applied gold or silver leaf detailing.

Authentic late 19th-century examples display natural wood movement, subtle craquelure in the painted finish, hand-tool marks beneath the surface paint, and honest age wear around edges and bases.

Position the statue as a statement feature in an entryway or alcove, pairing it with simple contemporary walls or traditional architectural moldings to highlight its sculpted form.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or chemical cleansers, and maintain a stable environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent paint flaking.
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