Pair of Venetian Parcel Gilt, Polychrome and Lacquer Carved Wood Blackamoors, 19th c., the turbaned figures holding tapered fluted floriform torcheres, in traditional orientalist dress, on a tripodal base on scrolled legs, H.- 56 1/4 in., W.- 16 in., D.- 14 in.

As found. Both are observed with losses to finish all over, especially to the hands and bases. One is observed with a vertical separation at the figure’s chest, measuring approximately 6 inches, and a smaller separation at the waist, measuring approximately 1 inch. Same figure is seen with a ¼ loss to wood on back scrolled leg. The other is noted with a slight separation to the fingers in the hand holding the torch, and a similar 1 inch separation at the waist. Same figure is observed with a ¼ loss to the right ankle. A classic pair. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.