This is a superb pair of spelter blackamoor male & female figurines. During our research we have been informed they certainly date from the 19th century.
Male blackamoor figure with stringed instrument. Both are mounted on the decorative bases with their intricate detailing. Male & female dressed in wonderful dress attire, both wearing hats. Each has an overall height of about 22.5 & 21i. Each having an overall base sizes of about 7 x 6.5inches.
Condition: Considering the age, the overall condition to both is very good with. Both have been over painted. Evidence of original cold painted colouring underneath. Male looks as if he has a dented hat but this is original to the piece and not a dent. Blemish is wear and chipping to the over painting in areas.Besides being a very collectable, pair of, very heavy, 19th century spelter male & female blackamorr figurines, male with a stringed instrument, female dancing, of a european origin, c1880s, both would also look fabulous displayed. Uk to the usa: FREE. Uk to the uk: FREE.
Uk to western eu europe: FREE. The item "SUPERB PAIR 19thC V. LARGE MALE & FEMALE BLACKAMOOR SPELTER FIGURINES c1880s" is in sale since Thursday, November 17, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Black Americana\Figures & Sculptures". The seller is "libertyandvictoriauk" and is located in Pulborough.This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia.