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A similar figure is illustrated in S. Levy, Il Mobile Veneziano del Settecento 1964, vol. II, plate 322.
MID-18TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF VENETIAN ROCOCO POLYCHROME-DECORATED AND GILTWOOD FIGURES
mid-18th century
Each in oriental costume decorated with pounced floral work, holding a staff and standing on a cushion with tassled feet, one with partially missing hand
17in. (43cm.) high (2)
mid-18th century
Each in oriental costume decorated with pounced floral work, holding a staff and standing on a cushion with tassled feet, one with partially missing hand
17in. (43cm.) high (2)