Description:
Carved Wooden Nude Female Torso, possibly Pennsylvania, c. 1900, the torso carved in two halves, composed of everything but the head, shoulders, and arms, and wearing high-heeled boots, on a turned base, overall ht. 22 in.
Provenance: Diamant Gallery, New York, 1980.
The Marvill Collection
Estimate $1,200-1,800
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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