13th Oct, 2025 11:00

The Fine Sale
 
Lot 35
 

An early 19th Century Neapolitan terracotta & wood creche figure circa 1820
In the form of a Moorish gentleman

The figure elaborately dressed with metallic thread embroidered silk waistcoat with cotton belt with a purple silk coat and wearing a turban, the finely carved head set with painted pale blue glass eyes, the open mouth with carved teeth, the head turned to the right with fine gesturing hands, the boots carved and painted red, with pale blue stockings.

(Quantity:1)

Dimensions: Length 42 cm

Sold for £3,024

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

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