Lot 17
  • 17

A pair of Italian carved marble blackamoor busts in 17th century style

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • marble
  • each approximately 95cm. high; 3ft. 1½.

Condition

In overall very good condition. Colour slightly lighter overall less orange and more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Old very minor marks, scratches and chips which are not too noticeable. On the white shirt of the blackamoor on p. 30, there are two small areas of filler.
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