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Antique Venetian Carved Wood and Polychrome Gondolier

Circa 1860

$4,400
£3,345.49
€3,854.06
CA$6,255.64
A$6,798.81
CHF 3,592.90
MX$82,250.91
NOK 44,747.07
SEK 42,266.39
DKK 28,774.89

About the Item

Impressive 19th century Italian gondolier hand carved in hardwood with realistic detail, dressed in the typical hat, vest and sash, holding a torch and standing on a gondola set on a classical base with three paw feet. All decorated in a polychrome technique now aged to perfection.
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1860
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.6 in (87.89 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 74961stDibs: LU1659216265142

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