Rare articulated Virgin and Child in carved fruit wood with remains of gilding and polychromy, addition of metal and canvas elements, hollow back.
Northern Italy, Liguria,
16th century
Life-size painter’s mannequin. Articulated frame in wood and metal, padding in vegetable fiber, covered in leather.
Polychrome carved wooden head.
Articulated painter’s mannequin in carved wood.
“Pure Greek beauty, supple and dignified (…) who gazes with calm indifference at the crowds who gaze at him speechless.”
Feminine painter mannequin
Original base
Circa 1920
Articulated painter’s mannequin in carved wood.
Very expressive face finely worked.
19th century
This conjurer’s automaton was probably a boutique model. wood and papier-mâché, glass eyes, original collar and bow tie, mechanisms in perfect working order,
19th century,
Italy