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Spectacular Pair of Large Antique Quality Polychromed Plaster Moorish Figures

$7,876.99per set
£5,850per set
€6,898.41per set
CA$10,912.50per set
A$12,239.10per set
CHF 6,409.43per set
MX$148,716.99per set
NOK 81,388.98per set
SEK 77,162.49per set
DKK 51,493.06per set

About the Item

Spectacular pair of large antique quality orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures depicting two males in traditional moorish robes and headdress with artfully shaped hands. These amazing plaster figures with a polychromed surface are very eye-catching and were made with great attention to detail which is very evident in their faces and throughout the entirety of these figures. They were produced as merchandising products for tobacconists in Austria during the early 20th century The craftsmanship and design of these figures is breathtaking making them fabulous decorative pieces H 100.3cm W 39.3cm D 29.2cm Date 1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.49 in (100.3 cm)Width: 15.48 in (39.3 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The craftsmanship and design of these figures is breathtaking making them fabulous decorative pieces.
  • Seller Location:
    Suffolk, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 427C1stDibs: LU5415240583822

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