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Pair 19th Century Orientalist Polychrome Terracotta Figures

$3,500per set
£2,630.13per set
€3,050.35per set
CA$4,913.48per set
A$5,452.24per set
CHF 2,875.92per set
MX$66,560.15per set
NOK 36,386.02per set
SEK 34,078.45per set
DKK 22,764.19per set

About the Item

Pair of 19th century polychrome glazed terracotta figures of male and female Moors by the Austrian artist, Johann Maresch (1821-1914). Each marked JM with model numbers 6181 and 6182, and each in very good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881940380212

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