Carved Venetian Painted Female Blackamoor Torchere, on Stand

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Name
Carved Venetian Painted Female Blackamoor Torchere, on Stand
Measurements
Height: 198 cm
Reference
VNAA13469
Techniques
Xylography, Carved, Lacquered
Colors
Red, Black, White, Brown, Gold
Categories
Decorative Arts Lighting Candle Holders
Materials
Pinewood Pine Wood
Periods
19th Century Antique
Origins
Italy
Condition Note
Wear consistent with age and use.
Origin and period
Venice, Italy
Subject
Figure
Description

Nice carved pine wood female blackamoor, with upraised right arm, as support for a trochere, the other arm is resting on the hip. The body parts are lacquered in black, the skirt heightened with intricate gilt work and polychrome finish. The blackamoor figure is raised on a detachable carved octogonal base with drapery and tassels.

Mesurements: total hight is 198cm. (77.95") and the figure is 136cm. (53.5").

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