Lot Essay
An identical pair of Blackamoor figures were sold at Sotheby's, London, 24 May 1996, lot 53.
CIRCA 1880
Details
A pair of Italian parcel-gilt and polychrome-decorated ebonised blackamoors
Circa 1880
Of a man and woman, each supporting a tazza with egg-and-dart moulded edge, wearing 'embroidered' costumes and head-dress, standing on a 'drapery'-covered octagonal pedestal
59¼ in. (150.5 cm.) high (2)
Circa 1880
Of a man and woman, each supporting a tazza with egg-and-dart moulded edge, wearing 'embroidered' costumes and head-dress, standing on a 'drapery'-covered octagonal pedestal
59¼ in. (150.5 cm.) high (2)