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pair of Piedmontese Magots in lacquered and painted papier-mâché

$28,745.76
£21,302.19
€24,000
CA$39,243.42
A$43,656.70
CHF 22,885.39
MX$533,474.16
NOK 291,416.85
SEK 274,328.65
DKK 182,733.89
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This pair of Piedmontese papier-mâché magots dates back to the 19th century. The figures, with smiling expressions, wear richly decorated traditional Chinese clothing: one with a golden tunic adorned with floral patterns and the other with a green robe with embroidered details. The faces express a humorous realism, typical of magots, which were used both as decorations and as symbols of Eastern exoticism in Europe at the time. Papier-mâché, a light and moldable material, has been finely crafted and hand-painted, lending a distinctive elegance to these figures. Their playful expression and detailed workmanship make them fascinating examples of Italian craftsmanship of the period, reflecting the influence of the East in the European culture of the time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19thC
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1644241316042

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