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Lot 209
Seven Antique Carved and Painted Figures
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, probably Italian, three are flatbacks raised on black plinths (10 1/2 in.) (missing limbs; chips); two are raised on rough hewn pieces of wood (loss of foot and fingers); a well-executed baby designed to be slightly clothed for a creche tableau (loss of feet and arms); a tall figure, well painted, designed to be holding something (17 in.) (loss of several fingers).

The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina