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Commedia Dell Arte Figurine

This is a great little figurine that is a bit of a mystery. I am sure it was made in Italy in the 18th century but not sure by whom. Possibly Cozzi or Doccia ? A rare piece for sure her being one of the Commedia dell'arte pieces - a dancing lady wearing a mask. A rare miniature being only 3.75 inches tall, 2.375 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep. The underside seems to maybe have an impressed mark but I cannot make it out at all. Showed it to some friends who agree it is Italian and 18th century but that is as far as anyone can take it :( The piece is in good condition with some damage to the fingers of her left hand and possibly the very tip of ehr nose though I think the color has just worn a bit there. Some firing issues, the back of her neck has a small firing crack, the front bottom left corner of her white apron has a brown firing mark that is raised a bit and the back of her yellow skirt has lots of spots that appear to be the result of something sticking to her in the kiln during firing. Another sign of her age as in more modern days she would not have been sold at all. A solid little piece with no firing holes. She displays superbly! The brown stuff underneath is old glue from her being attached to something I assume. The figurine is not legibly marked. Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $1499
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