Lot Essay
An analysis of the painted decoration of this figure reveals the presence of white lead-based underpaint, which is unlikely to have been used later than the early 19th century.
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PROBABLY 18TH EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A SPANISH GILTWOOD AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED FIGURE OF A GENTLEMAN IN COURTLY DRESS
PROBABLY 18TH EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Life size, realistically modelled, with glass eyes, on a naturalistic base
67 in. (170 cm.) high
PROBABLY 18TH EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Life size, realistically modelled, with glass eyes, on a naturalistic base
67 in. (170 cm.) high