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"Moretto" on column Polychrome wooden sculpture

Venice, late 19th century

"Moretto" on column
Polychrome wooden sculpture
Venice, late 19th century
Total height cm. 210
Excellent condition

Rare Venetian female "Moretto" finely sculpted and lacquered in rich and colorful polychrome.
The black slave is dressed with a livery particularly rich in decorations, with geometric embroidery and floral designs.
Her tight bodice exposes her half-naked breasts, while her right hand rises to hold a ball lamp.
The figure is erected on a tripod base with feral paws.
The statue rests on a splendid twisted column elegantly decorated with a golden band with a leaf motif, an octagonal capital and plinth.
It is a rare and refined piece of furniture as it is very decorative.
In this case we underline the excellent conditions and complete originality of the entire structure, as well as the presence of electrification that is still perfectly functional.
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