(Italian/Florence, 1571-1625)
African Court Jester, model circa 1600-1625, unsigned, possibly a 17th century casting, patinated bronze on later triangular bronze base with Florentine type punched decoration, bronze 7 x 3 x 2-3/8 in., overall 9 x 4-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Gary L. Johnson, Virginia
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Estate of Gary L. Johnson, Virginia
dark brown patina, rubbing with some loss to patina, verdigris, abrasions, possibly removed from a larger base, toes possibly incised later along with some variations to fine castingļ¼ base with apparent repairs to feet and replacements, possibly a portion of a pricket stand
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