Chicago

A Pair of North Italian Polychrome Painted Papier-Mâché Nodding Head Figures

Piedmont, Circa 1780

Height 33 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Well maintained and ready to place. Areas of refreshment to the painted and gilt decoration. Visible signs of craquelure to the hands and faces of both. Bird on female figure with visible break and restoration. Lighter tones in the recesses of the robes likely to mask typical minor age related cracking which is probably infilled.

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