Lot Essay
A similar pair of blackamoor figures, performing handstands, sold in these rooms on 27th November 1996, lot 394.
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Details
An Italian ebonised and varnished wood blackamoor torchere, late 19th century
Modelled as an acrobat with mother-of-pearl inlaid eyes and bone teeth, the dish supported on his legs, his hands resting on a carved cushioned base
32in. (81.2cm.) high overall
Modelled as an acrobat with mother-of-pearl inlaid eyes and bone teeth, the dish supported on his legs, his hands resting on a carved cushioned base
32in. (81.2cm.) high overall
Special notice
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