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ANTIQUE #SA1051278

Late C19th Italian Venetian Carved Wood Polychrome-decorated ‘blackamoor’ Figure Of A Gondolier.

£1,450    $1,943    €1,699
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
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and tra...
Antique ID: SA1051278
Item: Late C19th Italian Venetian Carved Wood Polychrome-decorated ‘blackamoor’ Figure Of A Gondolier. - (reference SA1051278)
Buying direct from seller: M Lees and Sons
£1,450



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Antique SA1051278 shown on this page was made in 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
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