Continental, figural bases, two painted papier mache figures on square iron and marble bases depicting a man and woman in traditional Italian costume; one painted wooden figure on rectangular base with canted corners depicting a man in robes, possibly a saint, tallest 17 x 4-3/4 in. Provenance: Collection of Hollister Houghton, Aiken, South Carolina
Condition
one figure broken at the leg and foot and detached from base, displays surface buildup, glue residue, paint loss, scratches, and chipping; other papier mache figure displays some paint loss and cracking, hat broken; wooden figure displays significant paint loss