Lot 388
  • 388

north Italian, probably 18th century

bidding is closed

Description

  • A painted, parcel-silvered wood mannequin
  • 169cm., 66½in.
modelled as a lady with a tapering skirt, raised on a cloud carved base, centred by a cherub head on castors

Condition

There are minor cracks to the painted surface, which is probably refreshed. One ear is adorned with a later earring.
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