Antique Bust of Cape Verde Island Native Woman, Colonial Portugal, ca. 1875

Description: ANTIQUE Bust of Cape Verde Island Native Woman GLAZED TERRACOTTA Colonial Portugal, ca. 1875 Dimensions: Height:12.13 in. (30.82 cm) Width: 7 in. (17.78 cm) Depth: 4.5 in. (11.43 cm) This exquisite and very unusual sculptural bust of a woman in a folklore Cape Verde Island costume, wearing a coral necklace and a bright headscarf was made in the last quarter of XIX Century; probably, on the Portuguese colonial island of Cape Verde. Due to the peculiarities of the material and realistically rendered image, the skillfully selected colors under the well-preserved glaze are still pleasing to the eye with their brightness and freshness, creating an amazing life-like effect. Though clearly marked on the bottom with a circular crest and a bee (fly?) on top, we could not establish the exact name of the artist/maker. DESCRIPTION & CONDITION: Please observe photos carefully, as they are a significant part of the description. Any potential defect shown in the photos, but not mentioned in the description will be considered as described. We guarantee the authenticity of all items to be as represented. Ashville Fine Arts Gallery specializes in a variety of fine art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles and rare finds. If you have not seen something that interests you or that you collect, please visit often and check our ever expanding inventory. We make a best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of item descriptions. SHIPPING & DELIVERY: We Sell & Ship Worldwide. Domestic & International Customers are Welcome! We reserve the right to use another shipping carrier or method other than what is listed, to ensure your purchase is delivered securely. Please contact us if you require a specific shipping carrier. In the event if the dimensions and weight of the purchased item exceed those allowed by USPS, the shipping charges estimates, specified in the general item description should be considered incorrect. A valid shipping cost estimate shall be arranged with the Buyer in accordance with a destination, type of shipping selected, insurance etc. International Buyers, please check your country Customs regulations, as we are not responsible for any customs fee or duty after international shipping is posted! Import duties and taxes are the Buyer's responsibility and are not included in the price you have paid for an item. Hand delivery is complimentary to New York City Buyers. PACKING & INSURANCE: All items are professionally packed and fully insured. Please do not attempt to return an item due to shipping damage. Should it occur in spite of our careful packaging, this must be handled through the shipping agent with an insurance claimed with the insurance company. Always be sure to retain all original packaging if a claim is to be made, as the shipping agent may request to examine it. CONTACT US: Please feel free to e-mail us with any questions regarding shipping or our listings and we will be happy to assist you.

Price: 3500 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-10-29T01:35:36.000Z

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