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Spectacular Pair of Large Antique Quality Polychromed Plaster Moorish Figures

$8,064.88per set
£5,850per set
€6,831.31per set
CA$11,151.13per set
A$12,242.55per set
CHF 6,386.96per set
MX$148,151.85per set
NOK 80,050.66per set
SEK 75,428.77per set
DKK 50,993.93per 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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