An Italian polychrome painted terracotta chinoiserie female figure, Piedmontese late 18th century

with a nodding head; section of circular base at rear chipped off

There is a very minor chip to the front right foot and the left foot is missing. There is also a section of moulding missing from the back of the base which can be touched up. Some very mininscule chips to the hair at the back and some very minor touching up to te painted decoration. In otherwise good condition. In otherwise good condition.
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