Lot 21
  • 21

A Samson porcelain commedia dell'Arte figure of Dottor Balanzone, circa 1900

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • 11cm., 4ΒΌ in. high
after a Doccia original, the Doctor wearing traditional black costume and his distinctive half mask, a learned tome in his hand, gilt anchor mark,

Condition

Tip of one finger chipped, otherwise in good condition.
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