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Polychrome Venetian Blackamoor

$8,800
£6,708.21
€7,663.61
CA$12,382.84
A$13,563.05
CHF 7,140.95
MX$161,870.49
NOK 91,004.97
SEK 83,192.26
DKK 57,267.78

About the Item

Venetian polychrome decorated and parcel-gilt Blackamoor, standing figure holding a torch raised on a gondola base. This decorative figure represents a Venetian gondolier, part of a tradition of Blackamoor sculptures that became popular in Venice during the 17th and 18th century .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.3 in (92.21 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8203248010832

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