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Antique Venetian Carved Wood and Polychrome Gondolier

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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 74961stDibs: LU860344456582

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