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(US$7,000-9,000)
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AN AMBER CARVING OF A YOUNG BOY
18TH CENTURY
The standing figure leaning slightly forward, weighted by the large fruiting peach branch carried on a sling over his right shoulder, the head bald except for a small patch of hair on the crown, the amber of a translucent golden honey tone with areas of dark inclusions across the lower garment and part of the trousers (nicks to extremities)
3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
The standing figure leaning slightly forward, weighted by the large fruiting peach branch carried on a sling over his right shoulder, the head bald except for a small patch of hair on the crown, the amber of a translucent golden honey tone with areas of dark inclusions across the lower garment and part of the trousers (nicks to extremities)
3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high