A Unique Terracotta Sculptured Figure of a Hunchbacked Tradesman c.1940 sub-Antiques Width: 17 inches (at maximum)

Width: 17 inches (at maximum)

and the precious rations that his plane contained

An imposing and highly arresting slice of natural history preservation

Ready to display

The quality walnut veneers have very little loss and an excellent patina and colour

A Unique Terracotta Sculptured Figure of a Hunchbacked Tradesman c.1940 sub-Antiques Width: 17 inches (at maximum)Origin: Possibly Northern European Period: Early Mid Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1940 Height: 11 inches Width: 7 inches The well modeled figure of a gnarled and aged hunchback, bent over in concentration carefully working or tanning leather (?) on a log, with basket and knife below, perhaps in preparation for a day at market, with fine detail showing wrinkled skin and crooked teeth. There are two or three small areas of loss where