Goldscheider Austrian, 19th/20th Century A life-sized polychrome decorated terracotta figure of a North African boy circa 1900

signed Morel, modeled in a seated position and raised on a bamboo chair.

Overall very good condition and presentation. Wear, dust soiling and a couple of tiny chips to the paint consistent with age and handling. No apparent breaks or repairs to the terracotta, though there is a small 1 1/2 inch loss to the drapery on the back. The hole on the top of the boy's fez indicated that it likely had a tassel previously.
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