The Doll as Theatre - Volume Two

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174. Carved Wooden Parade Horse 9" (23 cm.) One-piece carved wooden horse in marching prance position, with painted white coat having black dappled spots, inset enamel eyes, with original carved and painted saddle blanket with gold fringed detail, saddle, and leather appliqued harness. Excellent condition. Late 1700s. $300/400

175. Genoese Lady with Light Brown Chignon Attributed to Pasquale Navone 13" (33 cm.) Allwooden carved polychromed figure of woman with very strong angular features, brown deeply-carved hair waved loosely from her face into a tight bun at the back, large inset enamel eyes, carved very full lips, defined throat hollow, very pronounced nose, onepiece head and torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, wearing ivory silk and green tapestry gown with yellow brocade vest, fringe and lace trim. Condition: generally excellent. Genoese, late 1700s, attributed

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