18th Century Baroque Carved Polychrome Decorated Wooden Continental Figurines - A Pair

Description

A pair of 18th Century carved wooden figurines

Likely Central European originating somewhere in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Northern Italy. … more A pair of 18th Century carved wooden figurines

Likely Central European originating somewhere in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Northern Italy.

Both figurines depict a gallant gentleman in period dress holding a basket replete with fruit or flowers.

Each is mounted on an integral wooden base with a rocaille base.

These figures are rare and are a fine addition to any period room!

Date:
18th century

Overall condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
Both figures have some losses. One lacks an arm and sections of its hat. The other lacks sections of its hat. The second figurine has had its head re-secured. Each base has likely had some losses to an edge. There are spots of loss to the paint and gilding decoration throughout both with some surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Marks:
One figure retains an old glued sticker to the reverse.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 7 1/2 in.
Width: ca. 4 1/2 in.
Depth: ca. 2 3/4 in.

Height: ca. 6 7/8 in.
Width: 4 1/8 in.
Depth: 2 1/4 in. less